Green, is a nostalgic tribute to the worlds greatest entertainer, al jolson, the man who loved to sing, as portrayed by larry parks, covering his life and career from the turn of the century to about 1940. He actually recorded the number for the film with at least 6 or 7 takes and outtakes. The jolson story is still considered by many as the finest musical biography ever made. After changing his name to al jolson, asa captivates audiences everywhere as a spellbinding minstrel and jazz performer. The jolson story was nominated for six 1946 academy awards, winning two, best. Al jolson the jolson story you made me love you discogs. The jolson story is a 1946 musical biography which purports to tell the life story of singer al jolson. Fine footage, clips and comments by irving caesar, michael freedland, evelyn keyes and more. The jolson story columbia, 1946, directed by alfred e. Viewers not familiar with al jolson might be wondering who rudy wissler was not to. Play full the jolson story in high quality with movie synopsis the jolson story is a 1946 musical biography which purports to tell the life story of singer al jolson. Al jolson ill say she does from the musical comedy sinbad 1919 columbia record by bruce victrolaman young. Jolson sings again 1949 color by technicolor full 490x360.
Included is a compilation of some music scenes from the 1949 film jolson sings again, a sequel to the jolson story from 1946. Rudy wissler and scotty beckett the jolson story 1946. One of the greatest musicals ever made, the jolson story is an electrifying cavalcade of lavish production numbers with an allstar cast. It stars larry parks as jolson, evelyn keyes as julie benson approximating jolsons wife, ruby keeler, william demarest as his manager, ludwig donath and tamara shayne as his parents, and scotty beckett as the. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live fashion spotlight. Watch full the jolson story in hd quality with movie summary the jolson story is a 1946 musical biography which purports to tell the life story of singer al jolson. When i feel down or cant sleep, i listen to jolson and feel soothed and relaxed. In the jolson story movies, i spotted the real jolson doing swanee. Home trending history get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. Featuring 25 songs by jolson and big hits such as my mammy and you made me love you, the jolson story is a compelling tributeto an incomparable performer once hailed as americans greatest entertainer. A pure delight, the jolson story is classic hollywood biography at its best. Kenny rogers you cant make old friends duet with dolly parton official video by warner music nashville. The rest of jolson sings again becomes sort of this behindthescenes peek at the making of the jolson story. With larry parks, evelyn keyes, william demarest, bill goodwin.
Here is the original trailer for the movie, including some interesting mistakes regarding the songs, for you to enjoy. The real truth about al jolson full documentry duration. It stars larry parks as jolson, evelyn keyes as julie benson approximating jolsons wife, ruby keeler, william demarest as his manager, ludwig donath and tamara shayne as his parents, and scotty beckett as the young jolson. The jolson story method to stay movie provided by columbia pictures, by using a description of the movie is the jolson story is a 1946 musical biography which purports to tell the life story of singer al jolson. The jolson story is a 1946 american technicolor musical biography film which purports to tell the life story of singer al jolson. A good friend of mine, who is an entertainer, a member of the jolson society, and who has known some who themselves knew jolson personally as well as other things ive heard and read indicated specific variances to this story. Jolson sings again 1949 color by technicolor full 490x360 25 fps 768kb v 192kb a by choodoob. The jolson story 1946 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Your full list of all upcoming dc movies with key details. Ive excerpted many of the songs from this movie also jolson sings again deleting all dramatic scenes. George burns said that al jolsons greatest fan was al jolson. On the early morning of tuesday november 18, 2014, after fighting off the natural instinct to sleep, and watching two pretty good ronald colman silent. Read the full synopsis of the jolson story, 1947, directed by alfred e.
Al jolson who performed the songs for larry parks in the film, plays himself in this version of his life story. Check out this behind the scene look at bad boys for life read more. Jolson apparently, instead of agreeing reluctantly to have his life story filmed, vigorously pursued this end. Scotty beckett, on the other hand, will be remembered for. 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. The jolson story was nominated for 4 academy awards in 1946, winning 2. Green, with larry parks, evelyn keyes, william demarest, at turner classic movies. He becomes a star, falls in love with a nonjewish dancer, and marries her. The jolson story 1946 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Lux radio theater broadcast a 60minute radio adaptation of the movie on february 16, 1948, with evelyn keyes reprising her film role. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the jolson story near you. Jolson said, in a radio interview, that even the good weather did not stop people from coming to see the picture.
The real truth about al jolson full documentry by peter savage. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for. December 30, 2007 it has the music alright, but the dramatics are corny, tiresome. It stars larry parks as jolson, evelyn keyes as julie benson approximating jolsons wife, ruby keeler, william demarest as his manager, ludwig donath and. Mix the jolson story al jolson and larry parks hd all the way 1946 youtube. Presumably, as it is a transition scene from him as a. Jolson sings again 1949 color by technicolor full 490x360 25 fps 768kb v 192kb a. Click on the picture for a video clip of the jolson story trailer. The jolson story is the very best movie created by columbia pictures, accompanying a description of the movie is 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 jolsons wife, ruby keeler, william demarest as his manager, ludwig donath and tamara shayne as his. When i am driving and get tired i put in a jolson disk, and perk right up.
Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Al jolson sings with sybil jason youre the cure for what ails me from the singing kid. Bad boys for life, sonic the hedgehog and april fools day movies. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent jolson sings again online on moviefone. Revised highest definition larry parks mouths the words to al jolson s pre recorded song hit you made me love you from the. The narrative winds the whole thing back to where the first movie starts, as a wallowing jolson is approached about making a movie featuring his life story, in which hell provide the singing vocals. It stars larry parks as jolson, evelyn keyes as julie benson approximating jolsons wife, ruby keeler, william demarest as his manager, ludwig donath and tamara shayne as his parents, and scotty beckett as.
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