Director: Alfred E. Green
Language
English
NMTW
79%
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Won 2 Oscars. 3 wins & 5 nominations total
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Larry ParksAl Jolson -
Evelyn KeyesJulie Benson
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William DemarestSteve Martin
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Bill GoodwinTom Baron
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Ludwig DonathCantor Yoelson
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Scotty BeckettAsa Yoelson
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Tamara ShayneMrs. Yoelson
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Jo-Carroll DennisonAnn Murray
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John AlexanderLew Dockstader
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Ernest CossartFather McGee
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Lilian BondWoman (uncredited)
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Frank BakerAudience Member (uncredited)
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Franklyn FarnumMan in Audience (uncredited)
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Bess FlowersWoman in Audience/Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Sam HarrisNightclub Patron (uncredited)
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 2 h 8 min |
Description:
In the early 1900s, Asa Yoelson defies his father, a cantor, to chase a career in entertainment. He steadily rises through vaudeville, eventually joining a blackface minstrel troupe and becoming known as a highly skilled performer. However, as his fame increases, so does his pride, leading to conflicts both professionally and personally.
| Alternative title: | The Jolson Story |
| Release year: | 1946 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Won 2 Oscars. 3 wins & 5 nominations total |
| Director: | Alfred E. Green |
| Type: | Movie |
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