Alan Crosland

Alan Crosland (August 10, 1894 – July 16, 1936) was an American stage actor and film director. He is noted for having directed the first film using spoken dialogue, The Jazz Singer (1927).

Alan Crosland

Alan Crosland (August 10, 1894 – July 16, 1936) was an American stage actor and film director. He is noted for having directed the first film using spoken dialogue, The Jazz Singer (1927).