Movies · 1927
Wait a minute, wait a minute. You ain't heard nothin' yet!
— Jack Robin ‧ The Jazz Singer
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
Jack interrupts the pause after a performance to promise more. The lively assurance reaches directly toward the audience, making the sound of a performer’s speaking voice part of the excitement of the moment.
- AFI100 Movie Quotes, number 71; selected film wording and same-film synopsis.Reference checked
- Wikipedia / AFI-list tableSecondary credit table, number 71; character credit qualified against the primary AFI synopsis. Original media authentication remains unverified.Reference checked
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