The Jolson Story (1946)
Starring Larry Parks, Evelyn Keyes, William Demarest
Directed by Alfred E. Green
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.
Runtime: 128 min.
Rating: 6.7
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Music
Keywords: musical,biography,classic
Cast
Al Jolson
Julie Benson
Steve Martin
Tom Baron
Cantor Yoelson
Mrs. Yoelson
Lew Dockstader
Father McGee
Woman (uncredited)