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The Jolson Story is a 1946 American biographical musical film, a fictionalized account of the life of singer Al Jolson. It stars Larry Parks as Jolson, Evelyn Keyes as Julie Benson (approximating Jolson's wife, Ruby Keeler ), William Demarest as his manager, Ludwig Donath and Tamara Shayne as his parents, and Scotty Beckett as the young Jolson.
A musical film that depicts the life and career of singer Al Jolson, from his childhood to his stardom in showbiz. Larry Parks plays Jolson, while Evelyn Keyes is his non-Jewish wife. The film won two Oscars and features many songs.
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- Biography, Drama, Music
- Alfred E. Green
- 1946-10-10
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Jan 24, 2022 · The Jolson Story is a 1946 musical biography which purports to tell the life story of singer Al Jolson. It stars Larry Parks as Jolson, Evelyn Keyes as "Juli...
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- Talking Pictures (Remasters)
The Jolson Story is a 1946 musical biography which purports to tell the life story of singer Al Jolson. It stars Larry Parks as Jolson, Evelyn Keyes as "Julie Benson" (approximating Jolson's wife, Ruby Keeler), William Demarest as his manager, Ludwig Donath and Tamara Shayne as his parents, and Scotty Beckett as the young Jolson.
A biographical film about the life and career of Al Jolson, a pioneer of blackface minstrelsy and early talkies. The film follows his rise to fame, his struggles with ego and racism, and his love affairs with Evelyn Keyes and Julie Benson.
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The Jolson Story took home Academy Awards for Best Score and Sound, and was nominated for Best Actor (Larry Parks), Best Supporting Actor (William Demarest), Best Editing and Best Cinematography. Three years later, Cohn released a sequel, Jolson Sings Again (1949).
