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.
Directed by Alfred E. Green
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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)
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