Released in 1927 and starring Al Jolson, the first commercially successful "talkie" was __________.

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The first commercially successful "talkie" was The Jazz Singer, released in 1927 and starring Al Jolson. It revolutionized the film industry by introducing synchronized sound to movies. The Great Train Robbery (1903) was one of the first narrative films, but it was a silent movie. The Birth of a Nation (1915) was a silent film that is controversial for its portrayal of African Americans and glorification of the Ku Klux Klan. The Kid (1921) was a silent film starring Charlie Chaplin.

Released in 1927 and Starring Al Jolson, the First Commercially