The Jolson Story
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.
Cast
Larry Parks
as Al Jolson
Evelyn Keyes
as Julie Benson
William Demarest
as Steve Martin
Bill Goodwin
as Tom Baron
Ludwig Donath
as Cantor Yoelson
Scotty Beckett
as Asa Yoelson
Tamara Shayne
as Mrs. Yoelson
Jo-Carroll Dennison
as Ann Murray
John Alexander
as Lew Dockstader
Ernest Cossart
as Father McGee
Reviews
CinemaSerf
I can’t say I knew much about Al Jolson aside from his “Mammy”, and I’m not sure I really know that much more now. Larry Parks does, however, deliver quite engagingly as the young Jewish lad who was spotted by “Steve” (William Demarest) and in spite of strong objection from his father (Ludwig Donath...
