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The Jolson Story (1946)

NR ★ 6.6/10 128 min Drama, Music United States English
Adaptations: Andrew Solt, Harry Chandlee
Screenplay by: Stephen Longstreet
Streaming: Not available
The Music... The Magic... The Times... of America's Greatest Entertainer.

Description

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.

Top Cast

Larry Parks
Larry Parks Al Jolson
Evelyn Keyes
Evelyn Keyes Julie Benson
William Demarest
William Demarest Steve Martin
Bill Goodwin
Bill Goodwin Tom Baron
Ludwig Donath
Ludwig Donath Cantor Yoelson
Scotty Beckett
Scotty Beckett Asa Yoelson
Tamara Shayne
Tamara Shayne Mrs. Yoelson
Jo-Carroll Dennison
Jo-Carroll Dennison Ann Murray

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