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The Jolson Story

1946-10-10 | Drama / Music
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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 Parks Al Jolson
profile image of Evelyn Keyes
Evelyn Keyes Julie Benson
profile image of William Demarest
William Demarest Steve Martin
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Bill Goodwin Tom Baron
profile image of Ludwig Donath
Ludwig Donath Cantor Yoelson
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Tamara Shayne Mrs. Yoelson
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Jo-Carroll Dennison Ann Murray
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John Alexander Lew Dockstader

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Content owned by Warner Bros. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair ...

Content owned by Warner Bros. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair ...

Mine Craft
"The Jolson Story" is still considered by many as the finest musical biography ever made. The film earned Academy Award ...

"The Jolson Story" is still considered by many as the finest musical biography ever made. The film earned Academy Award ...

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Viewers not familiar with Al Jolson might be wondering who Rudy Wissler was not to mention Scotty Beckett; both seen here in ...

Viewers not familiar with Al Jolson might be wondering who Rudy Wissler was not to mention Scotty Beckett; both seen here in ...

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American Musichall.

American Musichall.

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Just the musical scenes from The Al Jolson Story and Jolson Sings Again. Perhaps the best recordings of these Jolson favourites, ...

Just the musical scenes from The Al Jolson Story and Jolson Sings Again. Perhaps the best recordings of these Jolson favourites, ...

Don Biderman
great songs for the day..way ahead of his time considering how long ago it was....no fiddling in the studio then!!

great songs for the day..way ahead of his time considering how long ago it was....no fiddling in the studio then!!

peter savage
In 1946, Saul Chaplin adapted Iosif Ivanovici's Romanian 'Waves of the Danube'; Al Jolson and Saul Chaplin wrote the lyrics.

In 1946, Saul Chaplin adapted Iosif Ivanovici's Romanian 'Waves of the Danube'; Al Jolson and Saul Chaplin wrote the lyrics.

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Although the first musical number that 'Jolie' fully sings in "The Jolson Story" is "Ma Blushin Rosie", Jolson never recorded it in the ...

Although the first musical number that 'Jolie' fully sings in "The Jolson Story" is "Ma Blushin Rosie", Jolson never recorded it in the ...

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In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

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In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

warror135
In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

warror135
In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

warror135
This episode from the 1960's, US, TV series, Hollywood & the Stars takes a look at the career and personal life of Al Jolson.

This episode from the 1960's, US, TV series, Hollywood & the Stars takes a look at the career and personal life of Al Jolson.

Rod Willerton
In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

warror135
In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

warror135
In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

warror135
In 1954, Columbia Pictures reissued their all-time biggest grossing film: THE JOLSON STORY. Columbia released TJS in ...

In 1954, Columbia Pictures reissued their all-time biggest grossing film: THE JOLSON STORY. Columbia released TJS in ...

Doug Galloway
Al Jolson and Larry Parks rehearsing "Ma Blushin' Rosie" for 'The Jolson Story'.

Al Jolson and Larry Parks rehearsing "Ma Blushin' Rosie" for 'The Jolson Story'.

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Al Jolson is seen singing the introduction to the song "About a Quarter to Nine" from his film "Go Into Your Dance" mixed with Larry ...

Al Jolson is seen singing the introduction to the song "About a Quarter to Nine" from his film "Go Into Your Dance" mixed with Larry ...

2havago
Content owned by Warner Bros. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair ...

Content owned by Warner Bros. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair ...

Mine Craft
"The Jolson Story" is still considered by many as the finest musical biography ever made. The film earned Academy Award ...

"The Jolson Story" is still considered by many as the finest musical biography ever made. The film earned Academy Award ...

GreatPerformers1
Viewers not familiar with Al Jolson might be wondering who Rudy Wissler was not to mention Scotty Beckett; both seen here in ...

Viewers not familiar with Al Jolson might be wondering who Rudy Wissler was not to mention Scotty Beckett; both seen here in ...

ClassicPerformances2
American Musichall.

American Musichall.

GoodVideoBits1
Just the musical scenes from The Al Jolson Story and Jolson Sings Again. Perhaps the best recordings of these Jolson favourites, ...

Just the musical scenes from The Al Jolson Story and Jolson Sings Again. Perhaps the best recordings of these Jolson favourites, ...

Don Biderman
great songs for the day..way ahead of his time considering how long ago it was....no fiddling in the studio then!!

great songs for the day..way ahead of his time considering how long ago it was....no fiddling in the studio then!!

peter savage
In 1946, Saul Chaplin adapted Iosif Ivanovici's Romanian 'Waves of the Danube'; Al Jolson and Saul Chaplin wrote the lyrics.

In 1946, Saul Chaplin adapted Iosif Ivanovici's Romanian 'Waves of the Danube'; Al Jolson and Saul Chaplin wrote the lyrics.

Graeham Goble
Although the first musical number that 'Jolie' fully sings in "The Jolson Story" is "Ma Blushin Rosie", Jolson never recorded it in the ...

Although the first musical number that 'Jolie' fully sings in "The Jolson Story" is "Ma Blushin Rosie", Jolson never recorded it in the ...

ClassicPerformances2
In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

warror135
In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

warror135
In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

warror135
In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

warror135
This episode from the 1960's, US, TV series, Hollywood & the Stars takes a look at the career and personal life of Al Jolson.

This episode from the 1960's, US, TV series, Hollywood & the Stars takes a look at the career and personal life of Al Jolson.

Rod Willerton
In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

warror135
In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

warror135
In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement.

warror135
In 1954, Columbia Pictures reissued their all-time biggest grossing film: THE JOLSON STORY. Columbia released TJS in ...

In 1954, Columbia Pictures reissued their all-time biggest grossing film: THE JOLSON STORY. Columbia released TJS in ...

Doug Galloway
Al Jolson and Larry Parks rehearsing "Ma Blushin' Rosie" for 'The Jolson Story'.

Al Jolson and Larry Parks rehearsing "Ma Blushin' Rosie" for 'The Jolson Story'.

2havago
Al Jolson is seen singing the introduction to the song "About a Quarter to Nine" from his film "Go Into Your Dance" mixed with Larry ...

Al Jolson is seen singing the introduction to the song "About a Quarter to Nine" from his film "Go Into Your Dance" mixed with Larry ...

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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..
The release date of The Jolson Story is October 10, 1946.
The director of The Jolson Story is Alfred E. Green.
The runtime of The Jolson Story is 128 minutes.
The casts of The Jolson Story are Larry Parks starring as Al Jolson, Evelyn Keyes starring as Julie Benson, William Demarest starring as Steve Martin, Bill Goodwin starring as Tom Baron, Ludwig Donath starring as Cantor Yoelson, Tamara Shayne starring as Mrs. Yoelson.
The genre of The Jolson Story is Drama,Music.
The certification of The Jolson Story is NR.
On April 29, 2024, the IMDB rating of The Jolson Story is 7.2/10, Rotten Tomato rating is 100/100, Metacritic rating is 0/100, TMDB rating is 7.0/10.