The Jolson Story

Name: The Jolson Story
Director: Alfred E. Green
Released: 1946
Duration: 128 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Larry Parks, Evelyn Keyes, William Demarest, Bill Goodwin, Ludwig Donath

1946 · 128 MIN · IMDB 7.2 · 1,871 VOTES · DIR. Alfred E. Green

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,822 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:01:45 Over here.

00:07:58 - Baltimore. - I know he's pretty young...

00:14:21 - Isn't that what you mean, Mr. Martin? - Yes.

00:19:06 If you turn up all the lights in the theater, then they can see me, and I can see them.

00:24:53 That little Connolly kid is awful sweet on you.

00:31:36 - What's the matter? Let me in! - Just a minute!

00:36:01 You're making real progress and I have some ideas for you.

00:41:18 Mama takes all the medals. Still the best cook in the United States.

00:45:05 Except, tell me, Tom, what do I do?

00:49:39 Mammy, look at me

00:54:29 and this may go on for a long time.

00:59:30 but I call this winding up with nothing for yourself.

01:04:17 - That may be true, Al, but... - It's an audience that never saw a live show.

01:09:40 Folks, I'm calling the next one.

01:14:20 That street down there.

01:19:58 all the clouds will roll away

01:24:52 But, Al...

01:29:03 She's a Latin from Manhattan

01:33:54 Look, sandwiches, coffee...

01:38:18 I couldn't have any happiness out of wishing the tiniest misery on you.

01:42:42 We'll be with you in a minute, Steve. Just sit down and relax.

01:46:56 And tomorrow night...

01:52:33 Angels were singing a hymn to your charms

01:58:47 You work hard every night and must be tired of doing this show.

Cast & Characters

Larry Parks Al Jolson Evelyn Keyes Julie Benson William Demarest Steve Martin Bill Goodwin Tom Baron Ludwig Donath Cantor Yoelson Scotty Beckett Asa Yoelson Scotty Beckett Al Jolson - as a boy Tamara Shayne Mrs. Yoelson Jo-Carroll Dennison Ann Murray John Alexander Lew Dockstader Ernest Cossart Father McGee

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,822

Dialogue density14.2 lines / min

First line00:01:45

Final line01:58:47

Production Record

DirectorAlfred E. Green

LanguageEnglish

IMDb votes1,871