Larry Parks
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It takes the death of Mama Yoelson (Tamara Shayne) and World War II to bring Jolson back to earth - and to the stage. Once again teamed with his longtime manager Steve Martin (William Demarest ), Jolson travels the world entertaining troops everywhere from Alaska to Africa.
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- Biography, Music
- Henry Levin
- 1949-08-17
It takes the death of Moma Yoelson and World War II to bring Jolson back to earth - and to the stage. Once again teamed with manager Steve Martin, Jolson travels the world entertaining troops ...
- 96 min
- 7.7K
- Talking Pictures (Remasters)
Jolson Sings Again is a 1949 American musical biographical film directed by Henry Levin, and the sequel to The Jolson Story (1946), both of which cover the life of singer Al Jolson. It was the highest-grossing film of 1949 and received three Oscar nominations at the 22nd Academy Awards.
At the request of his wife, Julie Benson, entertainer Al Jolson had retired from show business, but when she hears him sing at a nightclub, she realizes that he loves singing and can never give it up and leaves him.
- Henry Levin, Milton Feldman
- Larry Parks
Jolson Sings Again. 1949 · 1 hr 36 min. TV-G. Musicals · Drama. Traces the meteoric singing and performing career of a talented cantor's son determined to make it big as a minstrel and jazz performer. Subtitles: English. Starring: Larry Parks Barbara Hale William Demarest Ludwig Donath Bill Goodwin. Directed by: Henry Levin.
- Henry Levin
- January 1, 1949
- Larry Parks
Jolson Sings Again (1949) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Entertainer Al Jolson (Larry Parks), famous for his vaudeville and early movie career, retires at the urging of his wife, Julie. When she realizes how much performing still means to him, Julie...
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- Biography
