The Jolson Story (1946)
"The Music... The Magic... The Times... of America's Greatest Entertainer."

Title: The Jolson Story
Original Title: The Jolson Story
Release Date: 1946-10-10
Status: Released
Rating: 6.7/10 (from 16 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Drama, Music
Production Companies: Columbia Pictures
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

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