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10 October 1946 (USA) morePlot:
This movie shows the idealized career of the singer Al Jolson. A little Jewish boy comes up against the will of his father to be in showbiz... more | full synopsisAwards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Bob Mitchell Of Boys Choir Fame Dead At 96 (From Studio Briefing - Film News. 10 July 2009, 9:43 AM, PDT)
'40S Star Keyes Dies
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 14 July 2008, 10:37 AM, PDT)
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THE Magical Musical of All-Time. moreCast
(Credited cast) | Larry Parks | ... | Al Jolson |
| Evelyn Keyes | ... | Julie Benson |
| William Demarest | ... | Steve Martin |
| Bill Goodwin | ... | Tom Baron |
| Ludwig Donath | ... | Cantor Yoelson |
| Scotty Beckett | ... | Asa Yoelson / Al Jolson, as a boy |
| Tamara Shayne | ... | Mrs. Yoelson |
| Jo-Carroll Dennison | ... | Ann Murray |
| John Alexander | ... | Lew Dockstader |
| Ernest Cossart | ... | Father McGee |
| The Robert Mitchell Boy Choir | ... | Church choir (as Mitchell 'Boychoir') |
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128 min | USA:124 min (re-release) | West Germany:104 minCountry:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)Certification:
Australia:G | Finland:S | UK:U | USA:Approved (PCA #11154, General Audience) | West Germany:12Fun Stuff
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Highest-grossing movie in America in 1946. This marked the first blockbuster hit for Columbia Pictures in it's 20+ year history. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: The same audience shot is used at two different theater venues. moreSoundtrack:
Wiener Blut, Op. 354 (Vienna Blood) moreFAQ
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After all these years, and all my countless viewings, "The Jolson Story" remains the most magical and thrilling of all Hollywood musical biographies. It also stands as testament to "The World's Greatest Entertainer," Al Jolson, and his tremendous impact on show business for all time. Jolie's fantastic voice, filled with warmth, power and soul, will always be heard as long as this wonderful movie is viewed. Larry Parks and his supporting cast are superb, but it is that Jolson voice, electricity-personified, that elevates the film to immortal status.