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The Jolson Story

The Jolson Story

1946, Movie, 2h 8min

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.

Country: United States

Director:

Alfred E. Green

Cast:

Franklyn Farnum

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Critic David Parkinson

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...this was never meant to be a warts`n'all portrait and Jolson's legendary egotism is airbrushed out to be replaced by an infectious geniality...

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The Jolson Story was released in theaters on October 10, 1946.