Jolson Sings Again
"The rest of the Jolson story"
Originally released in 1949. Jolson Sings Again is a drama/music film. directed by Henry Levin.
Starring Larry Parks, Barbara Hale, and William Demarest
Synopsis
In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement. But his wife has left him and the appeal of the spotlight isn't what it used to be. This time Jolson trades in the stage for life in the fast lane: women, horses, travel. It takes the death of Moma Yoelson and World War II to bring Jolson back to earth - and to the stage. Once again teamed with manager Steve Martin, Jolson travels the world entertaining troops everywhere from Alaska to Africa. When he finally collapses from exhaustion it takes young, pretty nurse Ellen Clark to show him there's more to life than "just rushing around".
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 17, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Larry Parks
as Al Jolson / Himself
Barbara Hale
as Ellen Clark
William Demarest
as Steve Martin
Ludwig Donath
as Cantor Yoelson
Bill Goodwin
as Tom Baron
Myron McCormick
as Ralph Bryant
Tamara Shayne
as Moma Yoelson
Bing Crosby
as Himself (voice) (uncredited)
Al Jolson
as Himself (singing voice) (uncredited)
Nelson Leigh
as Theater Manager (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sidney Buchman Enterprises
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jolson Sings Again about?
In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement. But his wife has left him and the appeal of the spotlight isn't...
Who directed Jolson Sings Again?
Jolson Sings Again was directed by Henry Levin.
How long is Jolson Sings Again?
Jolson Sings Again has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Jolson Sings Again released?
Jolson Sings Again was released on August 17, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jolson Sings Again?
The main cast of Jolson Sings Again includes Larry Parks, Barbara Hale, William Demarest, Ludwig Donath, Bill Goodwin.