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  • The Jolson Story (1946)
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    128 min | Biography, Drama, Music
The Jolson Story (1946)
Approved
128 min | Biography, Drama, Music

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...See moreThis 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. Written by Stephan Eichenberg See less
Director
Writers
Harry Chandlee (adaptation) | Stephen Longstreet (screenplay) | Andrew Solt (adaptation)
Producer
Cinematographer
Editor
William A. Lyon (as William Lyon)
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Release date
Oct 10, 1946 (United States)

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Cast

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82 cast members
Name Known for
Larry Parks
Al Jolson Al Jolson   See fewer
Evelyn Keyes
Julie Benson Julie Benson   See fewer
William Demarest
Steve Martin Steve Martin   See fewer
Bill Goodwin
Tom Baron Tom Baron   See fewer
Ludwig Donath
Cantor Yoelson Cantor Yoelson   See fewer
Scotty Beckett
Asa Yoelson / Al Jolson - as a boy Asa Yoelson / Al Jolson - as a boy   See fewer
Tamara Shayne
Mrs. Yoelson Mrs. Yoelson   See fewer
Jo-Carroll Dennison
Ann Murray Ann Murray   See fewer
John Alexander
Lew Dockstader Lew Dockstader   See fewer
Ernest Cossart
Father McGee Father McGee   See fewer
The Robert Mitchell Boy Choir
Church Choir (as Mitchell 'Boychoir') Church Choir (as Mitchell 'Boychoir')   See fewer
Robert Kellard
Henry - Orchestra Leader (as Bob Stevens) Henry - Orchestra Leader (as Bob Stevens)   See fewer
John Alban
Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Rod Alexander
Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
Jessie Arnold
Wardrobe Woman (uncredited) Wardrobe Woman (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Baker
Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Steve Benton
Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward Biby
Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Nita Bieber
Dancer in Nightclub Revue (uncredited) Dancer in Nightclub Revue (uncredited)   See fewer
Lilian Bond
Woman (uncredited) Woman (uncredited)   See fewer
Symona Boniface
Woman in Audience (uncredited) Woman in Audience (uncredited)   See fewer
Eugene Borden
Headwaiter (uncredited) Headwaiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Chet Brandenburg
Chauffer (uncredited) Chauffer (uncredited)   See fewer
Bill Brandt
Nightclub Orchestra Leader (uncredited) Nightclub Orchestra Leader (uncredited)   See fewer
Clay Campbell
Makeup Artist for 'The Jazz Singer' (uncredited) Makeup Artist for 'The Jazz Singer' (uncredited)   See fewer
James Conaty
Man in Audience / Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Man in Audience / Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Dona Dax
Girl Publicist (uncredited) Girl Publicist (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Denny
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Evans
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Franklyn Farnum
Man in Audience (uncredited) Man in Audience (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Fetherston
Asst. Stage Manager (uncredited) Asst. Stage Manager (uncredited)   See fewer
Bess Flowers
Woman in Audience / Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Woman in Audience / Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
William Forrest
Dick Glenn (uncredited) Dick Glenn (uncredited)   See fewer
Raoul Freeman
Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Rudy Germane
Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Buddy Gorman
Jimmy - the Call Boy (uncredited) Jimmy - the Call Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Stuart Hall
Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Harris
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Howard
Man in Audience (uncredited) Man in Audience (uncredited)   See fewer
Coulter Irwin
John - Young Priest (uncredited) John - Young Priest (uncredited)   See fewer
CeePee Johnson
Drum soloist heard but not seen for about 30 seconds in the final nightclub scene (uncredited) Drum soloist heard but not seen for about 30 seconds in the final nightclub scene (uncredited)   See fewer
Al Jolson
Self - in long shot of 'Swanee' (uncredited) Self - in long shot of 'Swanee' (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Jordan
Dockstader's Stage Manager (uncredited) Dockstader's Stage Manager (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Kane
Florenz Ziegfeld (uncredited) Florenz Ziegfeld (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward Keane
Winter Garden Director (uncredited) Winter Garden Director (uncredited)   See fewer
P.J. Kelly
Doorman (uncredited) Doorman (uncredited)   See fewer
Mike Lally
Lab Manager (uncredited) Lab Manager (uncredited)   See fewer
Pat Lane
Cameraman (uncredited) Cameraman (uncredited)   See fewer
Carl M. Leviness
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Jimmy Lloyd
Roy Anderson (uncredited) Roy Anderson (uncredited)   See fewer
Arthur Loft
Winter Garden Stage Manager (uncredited) Winter Garden Stage Manager (uncredited)   See fewer
George Magrill
Gaffer (uncredited) Gaffer (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Marsh
Man in Audience (uncredited) Man in Audience (uncredited)   See fewer
Ethel Martin
Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
George Martin
Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
Thomas Martin
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Edwin Maxwell
Oscar Hammerstein (uncredited) Oscar Hammerstein (uncredited)   See fewer
Mathew McCue
Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank McLure
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Harold Miller
Night Club Patron (uncredited) Night Club Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Mitchell
Choir Conductor (uncredited) Choir Conductor (uncredited)   See fewer
Barry Norton
Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Monty O'Grady
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Helen O'Hara
Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Palma
Worker in Railroad Yard (uncredited) Worker in Railroad Yard (uncredited)   See fewer
Foster H. Phinney
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Bob Reeves
Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Eddie Rio
Nightclub Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) Nightclub Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)   See fewer
Adelle Roberts
Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
Alex Romero
Dancer (uncredited) Dancer (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred F. Sears
Oscar - Cutter (uncredited) Oscar - Cutter (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Shannon
Policeman Reilly (uncredited) Policeman Reilly (uncredited)   See fewer
Ted Stanhope
Electrician (uncredited) Electrician (uncredited)   See fewer
Larry Steers
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Brick Sullivan
Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Ann E. Todd
Ann Murray - as a Child (uncredited) Ann Murray - as a Child (uncredited)   See fewer
John Tyrrell
Railroad Watchman (uncredited) Railroad Watchman (uncredited)   See fewer
Ellinor Vanderveer
Maid (uncredited) Maid (uncredited)   See fewer
Emmett Vogan
Jonsey (uncredited) Jonsey (uncredited)   See fewer
Eric Wilton
Henry - the Butler (uncredited) Henry - the Butler (uncredited)   See fewer
Rudy Wissler
Asa Yoelson (singing voice) (uncredited) Asa Yoelson (singing voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
Will Wright
Sourpuss Movie Patron (uncredited) Sourpuss Movie Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
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