The Jolson Story (1946)
The Music... The Magic... The Times... of America's Greatest Entertainer.
1946 · NR · 2h 8m · Drama, Music
Genres: Drama, Music
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…
Director: Alfred E. Green
Writers: Stephen Longstreet
Music by: Morris Stoloff
Cinematography: Joseph Walker
Editor: William A. Lyon
Cast
Larry Parks as Al JolsonEvelyn Keyes as Julie BensonWilliam Demarest as Steve MartinBill Goodwin as Tom BaronLudwig Donath as Cantor YoelsonScotty Beckett as Asa YoelsonTamara Shayne as Mrs. YoelsonJo-Carroll Dennison as Ann MurrayJohn Alexander as Lew DockstaderErnest Cossart as Father McGeeLilian Bond as Woman (uncredited)Frank Baker as Audience Member (uncredited)More like this
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