Movie Details
Theatrical Release:October 10th, 1946
On DVD & Blu-ray:October 21st, 2003
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Original Language:English
Production Companies:Columbia Pictures
The Jolson Story (1946)
"The Music... The Magic... The Times... of America's Greatest Entertainer."Movie
Audience Score
DirectorAlfred E. Green
Plot
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.
