The Jolson Story

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.

• Alfred E. GreenDirector
• Stephen LongstreetScreenplay
• Morris StoloffOriginal Music Composer

• Larry ParksAl Jolson
• Evelyn KeyesJulie Benson
• William DemarestSteve Martin
• Bill GoodwinTom Baron
• Ludwig DonathCantor Yoelson
• Scotty BeckettAsa Yoelson
• Tamara ShayneMrs. Yoelson
• Jo-Carroll DennisonAnn Murray
• John AlexanderLew Dockstader
• Ernest CossartFather McGee
• Lilian BondWoman (uncredited)
• Frank BakerAudience Member (uncredited)