The Jolson Story

The Jolson Story is a 1946 autobiographical film which tells the life story of singer and actor Al Jolson. It stars Larry Parks, Evelyn Keyes and William Demarest.

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1946 - Al Jolson - Larry Parks - Evelyn Keyes - William Demarest

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The Columbia Pictures production was written by Sidney Buchman (uncredited), Harry Chandlee, Stephen Longstreet and Andrew Solt. It was directed by Alfred E. Green.

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Columbia Pictures - Sidney Buchman - Harry Chandlee - Stephen Longstreet - Andrew Solt - Alfred E. Green

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It won Academy Awards for Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture and Best Sound, Recording, and was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Larry Parks), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (William Demarest), Best Cinematography, Color and Best Film Editing.

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Academy Awards - Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture - Best Sound, Recording - Best Actor in a Leading Role - Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Best Cinematography, Color - Best Film Editing

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A sequel, Jolson Sings Again, was released in 1949.

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Jolson Sings Again - 1949

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