Al Jolson, Bill Goodwin, Edwin Maxwell
Nominated for five Academy Awards and winner of two in 1946, The Jolson Story charts the rise of Al Jolson (Larry Parks), a cantor's son who started out on the vaudeville stage and grew to become one ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: October 21, 2003
Stats: 51 reviews
I haven't watched this film since I was a little girl, it didn't quite seem how I remember it being, still kind of found it interesting to watch.
I'm not quite sure how this film lies controversially, of course it was made a long time ago and it is the true life story of Al Jo...( read more)
I grew up with this film and thought that this was what actually happened within the life of Al Jolson, but after reading more about his life I find that this is not the case.
However, It is still an entertaining film with many of Jolson's classic songs which takes me back to my...( read more)
this movie is inspiring and full of talent. it also has all of al jolsons original music. larry parks does a super job as the "greatest entertainer ever"
Larry Parks as Al Jolson did a marvelous portrayal, but listening to the real Jolson singinmg made the movie even better
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