Movie: The Jolson Story

Top 10 Billed 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

John Alexander
John Alexander

Lew Dockstader

Ernest Cossart
Ernest Cossart

Father McGee

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  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    1946-10-10

  • Average

    6.6

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
  • Tagline

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

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  • Languages:

    English
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