The Jolson Story (1946)

The Jolson Story (1946)

The Music... The Magic... The Times... of America's Greatest Entertainer. 1946-10-10 United States of America 128 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

Larry Parks is Al Jolson
Al Jolson
Evelyn Keyes is Julie Benson
Julie Benson
William Demarest is Steve Martin
Steve Martin
Bill Goodwin is Tom Baron
Tom Baron
Ludwig Donath is Cantor Yoelson
Cantor Yoelson
Scotty Beckett is Asa Yoelson
Asa Yoelson
Tamara Shayne is Mrs. Yoelson
Mrs. Yoelson
Jo-Carroll Dennison is Ann Murray
Ann Murray
John Alexander is Lew Dockstader
Lew Dockstader
Ernest Cossart is Father McGee
Father McGee
Lilian Bond is Woman (uncredited)
Woman (uncredited)
Frank Baker is Audience Member (uncredited)
Audience Member (uncredited)

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