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The Jolson Story

1946-2h 8min
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6.6 / 10 17

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.

Directed by Alfred E. Green

Writers Harry Chandlee Andrew Solt Stephen Longstreet

Stars Larry Parks Evelyn Keyes William Demarest

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Larry Parks

Al Jolson
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Evelyn Keyes

Julie Benson
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William Demarest

Steve Martin
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Bill Goodwin

Tom Baron
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Ludwig Donath

Cantor Yoelson
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Scotty Beckett

Asa 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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Ernest Cossart

Father McGee
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Lilian Bond

Woman (uncredited)
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Frank Baker

Audience Member (uncredited)

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