The Jolson Story
The Music... The Magic... The Times... of America's Greatest Entertainer.
1946-10-10 | 128 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Larry ParksAl Jolson
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Evelyn KeyesJulie Benson
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William DemarestSteve Martin
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Bill GoodwinTom Baron
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Ludwig DonathCantor Yoelson
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Scotty BeckettAsa Yoelson
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Tamara ShayneMrs. Yoelson
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Jo-Carroll DennisonAnn Murray
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John AlexanderLew Dockstader
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Ernest CossartFather McGee
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Lilian BondWoman (uncredited)
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Frank BakerAudience Member (uncredited)
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Franklyn FarnumMan in Audience (uncredited)
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Bess FlowersWoman in Audience/Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Edwin MaxwellOscar Hammerstein (uncredited)
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Frank McLureParty Guest (uncredited)
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Harold MillerNight Club Patron (uncredited)
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Larry SteersNightclub Patron (uncredited)
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