The Jolson Story

(1946)Directed by Alfred E. Green128 minDrama, Music
The Music... The Magic... The Times... of America's Greatest Entertainer.

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.

Larry Parksas Al Jolson
Evelyn Keyesas Julie Benson
William Demarestas Steve Martin
Bill Goodwinas Tom Baron
Ludwig Donathas Cantor Yoelson
Scotty Beckettas Asa Yoelson
Tamara Shayneas Mrs. Yoelson
Jo-Carroll Dennisonas Ann Murray
John Alexanderas Lew Dockstader
Ernest Cossartas Father McGee
Lilian Bondas Woman (uncredited)
Frank Bakeras Audience Member (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnumas Man in Audience (uncredited)
Bess Flowersas Woman in Audience/Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
SHSam Harrisas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Edwin Maxwellas Oscar Hammerstein (uncredited)
Frank McLureas Party Guest (uncredited)
Harold Milleras Night Club Patron (uncredited)
Larry Steersas Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
BSBrick Sullivanas Audience Member (uncredited)
Will Wrightas Sourpuss Movie Patron (uncredited)
RFRaoul Freemanas Audience Member (uncredited)
RGRudy Germaneas Audience Member (uncredited)
Al Jolsonas Singing Voice / Al Jolson (uncredited)