The Jolson Story
The Jolson Story (1946) is a music drama, directed by Alfred E. Green. It stars Larry Parks and Evelyn Keyes. It brings a real-life story to the screen. The 128-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.
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What The Jolson Story Is About
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.
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What is The Jolson Story about?
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.
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How long is The Jolson Story?
The Jolson Story runs for 128 minutes (2h 8m).
When did The Jolson Story come out?
The Jolson Story was released in 1946.
Who directed The Jolson Story?
The Jolson Story was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in The Jolson Story?
The Jolson Story stars Larry Parks, Evelyn Keyes, William Demarest, Bill Goodwin.
What is The Jolson Story's rating?
The Jolson Story holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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