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Jolson Sings Again

Play trailer Poster for Jolson Sings Again 1949,  1h 36m,  Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
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Entertainer Al Jolson (Larry Parks), famous for his vaudeville and early movie career, retires at the urging of his wife, Julie. When she realizes how much performing still means to him, Julie leaves. Although depressed, Al gathers courage to return to the stage. As World War II begins, he initially avoids military show tours, afraid he has been forgotten. However, upon the urging of a producer, Al finds new life touring hospitals and meets charming nurse Ellen Clark (Barbara Hale).

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Bob Thomas Associated Press Jun 19, 2019
About as good as a sequel can be. Go to Full Review
Robert Ellis California Eagle Oct 30, 2019
You'll enjoy yourself thoroughly. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Feb 23, 2012
B
This color sequel to the first biopic of Al Jolson (in 1946) is not as good as the original, but it's production vaues are good, scoring and cinematography were nominated for Oscars. Go to Full Review
Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Dec 13, 2007
B-
Without Jolson's voice on the soundtrack this film wouldn't have worked. Go to Full Review
Ken Hanke Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) Nov 12, 2003
3/5
Downgraded follow up to The Jolson Story still boasts great Jolie songs. Go to Full Review
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Ron M Mar 2, 2018 Didn't enjoy this one as much as the first one, but, still worth watching and looking into the life of a legend on the down side of his career See more
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Cast & Crew

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Henry Levin

Director

Larry Parks

Al Jolson

Barbara Hale

Ellen Clark

William Demarest

Steve Martin

Sidney Buchman

Writer

Sidney Buchman

Producer

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Jolson Sings Again

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Movie Info

Synopsis Entertainer Al Jolson (Larry Parks), famous for his vaudeville and early movie career, retires at the urging of his wife, Julie. When she realizes how much performing still means to him, Julie leaves. Although depressed, Al gathers courage to return to the stage. As World War II begins, he initially avoids military show tours, afraid he has been forgotten. However, upon the urging of a producer, Al finds new life touring hospitals and meets charming nurse Ellen Clark (Barbara Hale).
Director
Henry Levin
Producer
Sidney Buchman
Screenwriter
Sidney Buchman
Distributor
Columbia Pictures, RCA/Columbia, Columbia Tristar
Production Co
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Genre
Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 17, 1949, Wide
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 21, 2003
Runtime
1h 36m
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