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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When shooting the musical numbers, Larry Parks didn't merely mouth the words to Al Jolson's pre-recorded vocals, as was customary. Instead, he sang along to Jolson's records in full voice so it would look like he was actually singing.
The film's accuracy was severely compromised by the fact that Al Jolson's third wife, Ruby Keeler, refused to allow her name to appear on screen.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie onFebruary 16, 1948 with Evelyn Keyes reprising her film role. Al Jolson who performed the songs for Larry Parks in the film plays himself in this version of his life story.
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The film's accuracy was severely compromised by the fact that Al Jolson's third wife, Ruby Keeler, refused to allow her name to appear on screen.
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie onFebruary 16, 1948 with Evelyn Keyes reprising her film role. Al Jolson who performed the songs for Larry Parks in the film plays himself in this version of his life story.
read more facts about The Jolson Story...
