The Jolson Story

"The Music... The Magic... The Times... of America's Greatest Entertainer."

Oct 10 1946 Approved 2h 8m
Biography, 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 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.

Plot

This movie shows the idealized career of the singer Al Jolson, a little Jewish boy who goes against the will of his father in order to be in showbiz. He becomes a star, falls in love with a non-Jewish dancer, and marries her. In the end he chooses success on the stage.

Written by

Sidney Buchman, Harry Chandlee, Stephen Longstreet

Directed by

Alfred E. Green

Cast

Larry Parks, Evelyn Keyes, William Demarest

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Columbia Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Won 2 Oscars. 3 wins & 5 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,871
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA