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Film · 1946 · Drama

The Jolson Story

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

★6.8 1946 2h 8m Alfred E. Green PG-13

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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About the film

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Audience score
★ 6.8 /10

based on 18 votes

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.

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Cast

8 principal 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

Tamara Shayne

Tamara Shayne

Mrs. Yoelson

Jo-Carroll Dennison

Jo-Carroll Dennison

Ann Murray

Where to watch The Jolson Story

The Jolson Story (1946) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 2h 8m drama directed by Alfred E. Green is rated 6.8/10 by 18 viewers.

Frequently asked

When was The Jolson Story released?

The Jolson Story was released on October 10, 1946.

Who directed The Jolson Story?

The Jolson Story was directed by Alfred E. Green.

How long is The Jolson Story?

The Jolson Story has a runtime of 128 minutes (2h 8m).

What genre is The Jolson Story?

The Jolson Story is categorized as Drama, Music.

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