Overview
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.
Crew
DirectorAlfred E. Green
WriterStephen Longstreet
Cast
Larry Parks
Al Jolson
Evelyn Keyes
Julie Benson
William Demarest
Steve Martin
Bill Goodwin
Tom Baron
Ludwig Donath
Cantor Yoelson
Scotty Beckett
Asa Yoelson
Tamara Shayne
Mrs. Yoelson
Jo-Carroll Dennison
Ann Murray
John Alexander
Lew Dockstader
Ernest Cossart
Father McGee
Lilian Bond
Woman (uncredited)
Frank Baker
Audience Member (uncredited)
Franklyn Farnum
Man in Audience (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Woman in Audience/Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Sam Harris
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Edwin Maxwell
Oscar Hammerstein (uncredited)
Frank McLure
Party Guest (uncredited)
Harold Miller
Night Club Patron (uncredited)
Larry Steers
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Brick Sullivan
Audience Member (uncredited)
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Keywords
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026