The Jolson Story (1946)
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The Music... The Magic... The Times... of America's Greatest Entertainer.
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.
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Larry ParksAl Jolson
Evelyn KeyesJulie Benson
William DemarestSteve Martin
Bill GoodwinTom Baron
Ludwig DonathCantor Yoelson
Scotty BeckettAsa YoelsonTamara ShayneMrs. Yoelson
John AlexanderLew Dockstader
Ernest CossartFather McGee
Lilian BondWoman (uncredited)
Frank BakerAudience Member (uncredited)
Franklyn FarnumMan in Audience (uncredited)Keywords
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What is The Jolson Story about?
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.
How long is The Jolson Story?
The Jolson Story has a runtime of 128 minutes.