The Jolson Story
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- Runtime
- 128 mins
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.
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.
Cast
- Larry Parks
- Evelyn Keyes
- William Demarest
- Bill Goodwin
- Ludwig Donath
- Scotty Beckett
- Tamara Shayne
- Jo-Carroll Dennison
- John Alexander
- Ernest Cossart
- Lilian Bond
- Frank Baker
- Franklyn Farnum
- Bess Flowers
- Sam Harris
- Edwin Maxwell
- Frank McLure
- Harold Miller
- Larry Steers
- Brick Sullivan
- Will Wright
- Raoul Freeman
- Rudy Germane
- Al Jolson
- Stuart Hall
Director
- Alfred E. Green
Producers
- Sidney Skolsky
- Sidney Buchman
Screenwriter
- Stephen Longstreet
