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The Jolson Story

Directed by Alfred E. Green
1946    2h 8m    Not Rated
Drama, Biography, Music,
7.2100%79%
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This movie shows the idealized career of the singer Al Jolson, a little Jewish boy who goes against the will of his father in order to be in showbiz. He becomes a star, falls in love with a non-Jewish dancer, and marries her. In the end he chooses success on the stage.
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Cast of The Jolson Story
  • Larry ParksAl Jolson
  • Evelyn KeyesJulie Benson
  • William DemarestSteve Martin
  • Bill GoodwinTom Baron
  • Ludwig DonathCantor Yoelson
  • Scotty BeckettAsa Yoelson
  • Tamara ShayneMrs. Yoelson
  • Jo-Carroll DennisonAnn Murray
  • John AlexanderLew Dockstader
  • Ernest CossartFather McGee
  • Lilian BondWoman (uncredited)
  • Frank BakerAudience Member (uncredited)
  • Franklyn FarnumMan in Audience (uncredited)
  • Bess FlowersWoman in Audience/Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
  • Sam HarrisNightclub Patron (uncredited)
  • Edwin MaxwellOscar Hammerstein (uncredited)
  • Frank McLureParty Guest (uncredited)
  • Harold MillerNight Club Patron (uncredited)
  • Larry SteersNightclub Patron (uncredited)
  • Brick SullivanAudience Member (uncredited)
  • Will WrightSourpuss Movie Patron (uncredited)
  • Raoul FreemanAudience Member (uncredited)
  • Rudy GermaneAudience Member (uncredited)
  • Al JolsonSinging Voice / Al Jolson (uncredited)
  • Stuart HallAudience Member (uncredited)
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