The Jolson Story
The Music... The Magic... The Times... of America's Greatest Entertainer.
1946 · 2h 8m · Approved
Drama, Music
Directed by
Alfred E. Green
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The Jolson Story
Overview
At the turn of the 20th century, young Asa Yoelson decides to go against the wishes of his cantor father and pursue a career in show business. Gradually working his way up through the vaudeville ranks, Asa — now calling himself Al Jolson — joins a blackface minstrel troupe and soon builds a reputation as a consummate performer. But as his career grows in size, so does his ego, resulting in battles in business as well as in his personal life.
Director and cast
- Alfred E. Green Director
- Larry Parks as Al Jolson
- Evelyn Keyes as Julie Benson
- William Demarest as Steve Martin
- Bill Goodwin as Tom Baron
- Ludwig Donath as Cantor Yoelson
- Scotty Beckett as Asa Yoelson
- Tamara Shayne as Mrs. Yoelson
- Jo-Carroll Dennison as Ann Murray
- John Alexander as Lew Dockstader
- Ernest Cossart as Father McGee
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