Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
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
Lilian Bond
Woman (uncredited)
Frank Baker
Audience Member (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
The Jolson Story was released on October 10, 1946.
The runtime of The Jolson Story is 2h 8m.
The Jolson Story is a Drama, Music movie.
The Jolson Story has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Jolson Story is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Jolson Story was directed by Alfred E. Green.
The main cast of The Jolson Story includes Larry Parks, Evelyn Keyes, William Demarest.
The Jolson Story is originally in English.