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The Jolson Story (1946)

★ 7.2Approved104 minDirector: Alfred Edward Green

1946 film by Alfred E. Green

The Jolson Story is a 1946 American biographical musical film, a highly fictionalized account of the life of singer Al Jolson, produced by Columbia Pictures and directed by Alfred E. Green. It stars Larry Parks as Jolson, Evelyn Keyes as Julie Benson (approximating Jolson's wife, Ruby Keeler), William Demarest as his performing partner and manager, Ludwig Donath and Tamara Shayne as his parents, and Scotty Beckett as the young Jolson. Some of the film's episodes are based on fact but the story is extremely simplified, with people disguised or combined into single characters.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Jolson Story about?
The Jolson Story (1946) — 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.
Is The Jolson Story based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Jolson Story scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.