

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.
The Jolson Story was directed by Alfred E. Green.
The Jolson Story holds an average rating of 6.8/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of drama and music. Join the discussion below to add your take.
The Jolson Story runs for 2h 8min, and was released in 1946.
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