The Jolson Story
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Movie Reviews of The Jolson Story
Movie Review: The Real Al Jolson
Summary: 4 Stars
I first saw this movie over 40 years ago when I was 12 on TV at my aunts house, and it was a magical experience I will never forget. When I recently watched the DVD release, the movie still had all the elements that made such an impression on me many years ago. Everyone who has commented have stated that Jolson did the actual singing for the film, but this is not mentioned in any of the credits. Why was this? When originally released, did the studio try to make everyone believe that Parks was doing a good imiation of Jolson? I thought there might be something at the end of the movie, but the DVD version abruptly ends as soon as THE END fades from the screen. It would have been nice if the DVD had included a short segment addressing how the movie was made with Jolson's real recordings.Movie Review: let him sing & he's happy! happy!!!
Summary: 4 Stars
a fun and completely inaccurate film bio of the man who was regarded as the greatest entertainer of the first half of the 20th century, yet is mostly forgotten today? why? well, jolsons greatness seems to have been on stage; his movies (save for "hallelujah im a bum") dont hold up well. but im willing to take the word of the likes of judy garland, jack benny, george burns, et al, who unflinchingly state jolson was far and away the best. this cleaned up movie stars larry parks, but in actuality stars jolsons vocals. the same ploy was used in the recent biopic "ray", which was "honest" about the life of its subject; of course it was also a dull mess of a movie when compared with this top-notch biopic.
Movie Review: The Jolson Story Still A Hit!
Summary: 4 Stars
I saw the original Jolson Story 18 times as a youngster and went on to emulate the "Larry Parks" dead-on portrayal in school events and in my parlor. This DVD is exceptional in terms of color quality and sound. A wonderful restoration of a truly classic film that traces Asa Yolsen's rise from a young lad singing in the synogogue to the world's greatest entertainer. The Jolson songs and voice are still thrilling and there are lots of favorites to enjoy..Mammy, Rosie, California Here I Come! and more. As Jolson used to say, if you havent seen this video "You ain't heard nothing yet!"Movie Review: A very popular movie in its day.
Summary: 4 Stars
The Jolson Story was such a popular movie, that it became the first biography to have a sequel.
True, it did take liberties with what really happened. In actual truth, it is known that
Jolson's mother died while he was a youngster in Washington, DC. He ran away to New York and
never did return home. He was married several times but not to anyone with the name of the woman
in the film.
The film does use Jolson's voice-over for the songs. Plus, it is a great story.
Movie Review: One of a Kind
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a very entertaining movie, things were very different in Jolsen's era, but the performances and the music still get the toes tapping! Larry Parks really does a very creditable job of portraying the Great Al Jolsen, whose whole raaison d'etre was to please an audience. He really seemed to be alive only when on stage and the movie conveys this message very clearly. Well worth adding to your collection!