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The Jolson Story 1947
Cast: Jolson himself became the top crooner on radio fro many years to come and his records out sold Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. Fortunately, despite its corn plot the film is a musical treasure of pleasure. Directed by Alfred E Green who put across the musical numbers with surprising zest and sheer gusto. Evelyn Keys in the Rudy Keeler part gives a solid performance, as does Larry Parks adding a welcome bravado to the Jolson persona. (Al Jolson makes a little known appearance as himself for the “Swanee” number, which was filmed by the 2nd unit under director Joseph H Lewis) Aside from its patronising attitude to Cantor Jolson and some dreary domestic wasteland with Miss Keys the plot is entertaining enough with its lavish production numbers. Beautifully photographed with excellent sound recording The Jolson Story is one musical masterpiece that did not come out of the MGM Studio...
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