The Jolson Story

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  • Director: Alfred E. Green
  • Cast: Larry Parks, Evelyn Keyes, William Demarest
  • Genre: BiographyDramaMusic
  • Premiere: 1946
  • Running time: 128 min
  • Rated: Approved

This movie shows the idealized career of the singer Al Jolson, a little Jewish boy who goes against the will of his father in order to be in showbiz. He becomes a star, falls in love with a non-Jewish dancer, and marries her. In the end he chooses success on the stage.

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Accolades: Won 2 Oscars. 3 wins & 5 nominations total

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