The Jolson Story 1946

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Alfred E. Green
Written by: Stephen Longstreet
Runtime: 128 minutes
Tagline: The Music... The Magic... The Times... of America's Greatest Entertainer.
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 
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Also known as:
  • Le Roman d'Al Jolson