The Jolson Story (1946)
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.
Director: Alfred E. Green
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 128 min
Release Date: October 10, 1946
Cast
- Larry Parks - Al Jolson
- Evelyn Keyes - Julie Benson
- William Demarest - Steve Martin
- Bill Goodwin - Tom Baron
- Ludwig Donath - Cantor Yoelson
- Scotty Beckett - Asa Yoelson
- Tamara Shayne - Mrs. Yoelson
- Jo-Carroll Dennison - Ann Murray
- John Alexander - Lew Dockstader
- Ernest Cossart - Father McGee
Screenplay
- Harry Chandlee (Adaptation)
- Andrew Solt (Adaptation)
- Stephen Longstreet (Screenplay)
Music: Morris Stoloff
Cinematography: Joseph Walker
Editing: William A. Lyon
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle, Musician Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
musical, biography
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Jolson Story?
- The Jolson Story was directed by Alfred E. Green.
- Who stars in The Jolson Story?
- The Jolson Story stars Larry Parks, Evelyn Keyes, William Demarest, Bill Goodwin, Ludwig Donath, Scotty Beckett.
- How long is The Jolson Story?
- The Jolson Story has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is The Jolson Story?
- The Jolson Story is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was The Jolson Story produced?
- The Jolson Story was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Jolson Story?
- The themes of The Jolson Story include: Musical Spectacle, Musician Biographies, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.