Al Jolson
May 26, 1886
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Al Jolson (born Asa Yoelson; May 26, 1886 – October 23, 1950) was a Lithuanian-born American singer, comedian, actor, and vaudevillian. In his heyday, he was dubbed "The World's Greatest Entertainer". He was born in the Russian Empire (the part of which is now…
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The Jazz Singer
1927 · 1h 28m · Movie
The son of a Jewish Cantor must defy the traditions of his religious father in order to pursue his dream of becoming a jazz singer.
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Rhapsody in Blue
1945 · 2h 15m · Movie
George Gershwin is a driven composer whose need to succeed destroys his relationship with singer Julie Adams and socialite Christine Gilbert.
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New York Nights
1929 · 1h 22m · Movie
A chorus girl with marital woes is pursued by a gangster.
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