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Jolson Sings Again (1949)

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Release Date: Aug 17, 1949 Wide

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This Technicolor follow-up to Columbia's 1946 blockbuster The Jolson Story again stars Larry Parks as legendary entertainer Al Jolson--and Jolson himself, as Parks' singing voice. The story concentrates on Jolson's tireless activities entertaining the troops during WW II. After VJ day, Jolson finds that his services are no longer required. Fortunately, he stages a spectacular comeback, thanks in great part to the release of The Jolson Story! The film's Pirandellian overtones come to a head when

Unrated, 1 hr. 36 min.

Musical & Performing Arts, Classics

Directed By: Henry Levin

Written By: Sidney Buchman

In Theaters: Aug 17, 1949 Wide

On DVD: Oct 21, 2003

Cast

Larry Parks
Al Jolson
Barbara Hale
Ellen Clark
William Demarest
Steve Martin
Ludwig Donath
Cantor Yoelson
Bill Goodwin
Tom Baron
Myron McCormick
Ralph Bryant
Tamara Shayne
Mama Yoelson
Eric Wilton
Henry
Gertrude Astor
Peter Brocco
Captain of Waiters
Dick Cogan
Soldier
Ben Erway
Writer
Martin Garralaga
Mr. Estrada
Joe Gilbert
Betty Hill
Woman
Al Jolson
Himself [singing]
Robert Emmett Keane
Charlie
Nelson Leigh
Theater Manager
Jock Mahoney
Man
Frank McLure
Man
Virginia Mullen
Mrs. Bryant
David Newell
Marjorie Stapp
Nurse
David S. Horsley
Helen Mowery
Script Girl
Charles T. Perry
Richard H. Gordon
Wanda Perry
Charles Regan
Michael Cisney

Critic Reviews for Jolson Sings Again

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Without Jolson's voice on the soundtrack this film wouldn't have worked.

December 13, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Downgraded follow up to The Jolson Story still boasts great Jolie songs.

November 12, 2003 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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As with most sequels, it's not quite up with the original, The Jolson Story, and this film doesn't seem to have enough material left to keep it afloat. It's well made and professionally done. It's better than average.

November 24, 2009

James Higgins

Hilarious premise: Jolson, played by Larry Parks, attempts a comeback after Larry Parks, played by Larry Parks, makes him newly popular by playing the real Jolson (played by Larry Parks) in The Jolson Story. You don't care. Great songs, sung by Jolson while Parks mimes.

August 17, 2008