Jazz Singer, The
Broadcast: 2nd June 1947
Starring:
Bill Johnstone,
Carlton KaDell,
William Keighley,
Al Jolson,
Bobby Ellis,
Gail Patrick,
June Whitley,
Charles Seel,
Eddie Marr,
Ludwig Donath,
Tamara Shayne
Added: May 20 2010
Al Jolson was a star who captured the American enthusiasm and for years was billed as the greatest entertainer. Jolson appears in Samson Raphaelson dramatic hit that is almost Jolson’s life story.
Jolson stars as Jake Rabinowitz a good Jewish boy who has the opportunity against the wishes of his Cantor father to become a popular musical hit star.
Produced by: William Keighley
Musical Director: Louis Silvers
Written by: Samson Raphaelson