The Jolson Story (1946) | |
| Director(s) | Alfred E. Green |
| Producer(s) | Gordon Griffith (associate), Sidney Skolsky, Sidney Buchman (uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Biographical, Drama, Musical |
| Top Topics | Father Son, Show Business, Singers, True Story (based on) |
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The Jolson Story (1946) was a Biographical - Drama Film directed by Alfred E. Green and produced by Gordon Griffith, Sidney Skolsky and Sidney Buchman.
Academy Awards 1946 --- Ceremony Number 19 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actor | Larry Parks | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actor | William Demarest | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | Joseph Walker | Nominated |
| Best Film Editing | William Lyon | Nominated |
| Best Music - Scoring | Morris Stoloff | Won |
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The Jolson Story (1946)
By Beatrice on Jan 23, 2015 From Flickers in TimeThe Jolson Story Directed by Alfred E. Green Written by Harry Chandlee, Stephen Longstreet, and Andrew Solt 1946/USA Columbia Pictures Corporation First viewing/Netflix rental I don’t much care for Al Jolson so it comes as no surprise that I was not crazy about this musical biopic. Little... Read full article
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James Cagney turned down the lead role in The Jolson Story, which went to Larry Parks.
When the young Asa Yoelson is at the burlesque theater watching Steve Martin, there is an usher standing behind him and slightly to the right of the frame. Many have speculated that this usher is actually the real Al Jolson himself, this is not true.
The soundtrack album, released in 1947, was the first of its kind for a film. The album consisted of several two sided 78s , all performed by Al Jolson, each in a sleeve, like pages in a book. LPs would not be introduced until 1949.
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When the young Asa Yoelson is at the burlesque theater watching Steve Martin, there is an usher standing behind him and slightly to the right of the frame. Many have speculated that this usher is actually the real Al Jolson himself, this is not true.
The soundtrack album, released in 1947, was the first of its kind for a film. The album consisted of several two sided 78s , all performed by Al Jolson, each in a sleeve, like pages in a book. LPs would not be introduced until 1949.
read more facts about The Jolson Story...
