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The Jolson Story (1946)

The Music... The Magic... The Times... of America's Greatest Entertainer.

Genre: Drama, Music

Released: 1946-10-10

Runtime: 128 min.

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.

6.6/10
128 min.
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