Movie Description
The Jolson Story
(1946)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Alfred E. Green
- Producer : Sidney Buchman,Sidney Skolsky
- Editor : William A. Lyon
- 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
Cast
Al Jolson
Julie Benson
Steve Martin
Tom Baron
Cantor Yoelson
Asa Yoelson
Mrs. Yoelson
Ann Murray
Lew Dockstader
Father McGee
Woman (uncredited)
Audience Member (uncredited)
Man in Audience (uncredited)
Woman in Audience/Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Oscar Hammerstein (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Night Club Patron (uncredited)
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Audience Member (uncredited)
Sourpuss Movie Patron (uncredited)
Audience Member (uncredited)
Audience Member (uncredited)
Singing Voice / Al Jolson (uncredited)
Audience Member (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Jolson Story
Status Released
Release Information
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1946-10-10
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 08m
Production CompaniesColumbia Pictures
Genres
- Drama
- Music





















































