The Jolson story [videorecording DVD] / Columbia Pictures ; produced by Sidney Skolsky ; screenplay by Stephen Longstreet ; adaption by Harry Chandlee & Andrew Solt ; directed by Alfred E. Green.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1946. Larry Parks, Evelyn Keyes, William Demarest, Bill Goodwin.
Summary:
The film traces the meteoric singing/performing career of Asa Yoelson, a talented cantor's son determined to make it big in the "biz". After changing his name to Al Jolson, he captivated audiences everywhere with his minstrel and jazz performances.
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