2h. 8min. // This movie shows the idealized career of the singer Al Jolson, a little Jewish boy who goes against the will of his father in order to be in showbiz. He becomes a star, falls in love with a non-Jewish dancer, and marries her.

 

Directed by: Alfred E. Green

Writing Credits: Stephen Longstreet (screenplay)

Starring: Larry Parks (as Al Jolson), Evelyn Keyes (as Julie Benson) and William Demarest (as Steve Martin)

 

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Awards:

WON. Academy Awards, USA 1947. Best Sound, Recording. John P. Livadary.

WON. Academy Awards, USA 1947. Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture. Morris Stoloff.

WON. Photoplay Awards 1948. Gold Medal.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1947. Best Actor in a Leading Role. Larry Parks.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1947. Best Actor in a Supporting Role. William Demarest.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1947. Best Cinematography, Color. Joseph Walker.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1947. Best Film Editing. William A. Lyon.

NOMINATED. Cannes Film Festival 1947. Feature films. Alfred E. Green.

 

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