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Blu-Ray Code - Area
free/0 - Informal term meaning "worldwide".
A/1 - United States and their dependencies, East Asia, and Southeast Asia; excludes instances that fall under Region C.
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William Demarest, Ludwig Donath, Larry Parks, Evelyn Keyes, Bill Goodwin Alfred Green, Joseph H. Lewis
Description:
One of the greatest musicals ever made, the Jolson Story is an electrifying cavalcade of lavish production numbers with an all-star-cast. After changing his name to Al Joson, Asa captivates audiences everywhere as a spellbinding minstrel and jazz performer. The Jolson Story is a compelling tribute to an incomparable performer once hailed as America's Greatest Entertainer! Direction: Alfred E. Green Actors: Bill Goodwin, Evelyn Keyes, Larry Parks. Runtime: 130 minutes Original Language: English.
The "Jolson Story" on DVD, produced by Sony, is a celebrated biographical musical film that chronicles the remarkable life and career of Al Jolson, one of America's most influential entertainers. Released in 1946 and directed by Alfred E. Green, this classic captures Jolson's journey from his humble beginnings to becoming a Broadway sensation known for his dynamic stage presence and unforgettable voice. The film stars Larry Parks in an Academy Award-nominated performance as Al Jolson, with Evelyn Keyes portraying Julie Benson and William Demarest as Steve Martin. Notably, the soundtrack features many of Jolson?s iconic songs such as "Swanee," "My Mammy," and "Rock-A-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody." Director Alfred E. Green was renowned for his versatility across genres during Hollywood's Golden Age; among his notable works are ?Dangerous? (1935) starring Bette Davis. Larry Parks received widespread acclaim for embodying Jolson?s charisma so authentically that he earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment stands out as a leading global distributor recognized for its high-quality releases of cinematic classics and contemporary favorites alike.
Actors:
Larry Parks, Evelyn Keyes, William Demarest, Bill Goodwin, Ludwig Donath, Jo-Carroll Dennison, Mitchell Boychoir, Adelle Roberts, Al Jolson, Ann E. Todd, Coulter Irwin, Donna Dax, Eddie Fetherstone, Eric Wilton, Franklin Farnum, Fred Sears, Jo Carroll Dennison, Sam Harris, Scotty Beckett, Edward Keane, Tamara Shayne, John Alexander, Ernest Cossart, William Forrest, Edwin Maxwell, Emmett Vogan, Jimmy Lloyd, Bob Stevens, Charles Marsh, Harry Shannon, John Tyrrell, Joseph Palma, Ted Stanhope, P. J. Kelly, Buddy Gorman, Charles Jordan, Eddie Kane, Pierre Watkin, Eugene Borden, Eddie Rio, Will Wright, Arthur Loft, Ed Keane, Pat Lane, Mike Lally, George Magrill, Helen O'Hara, Jessie Arnold, Lillian Bond