The Jolson Story 1946

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.

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 

• Le Roman d'Al Jolson