Jolson Sings Again

The rest of the Jolson story
Jolson Sings Again
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DVD Details

  • Full Screen 1.33:1
  • Subtitles: English & Japanese
  • Rated: Not Rated
  • Run Time: 1 hours, 35 minutes
  • Video: Color
  • Encoding: Region 1 (USA & Canada)
  • Released: October 21, 2003
  • Originally Released: 1949
  • Label: Sony Pictures

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AUDIENCE SCORE
User Ratings: 1,006
About as good as a sequel can be. Full Review
Associated Press
Jun 19, 2019
Rating: 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. Full Review
EmanuelLevy.Com
Feb 23, 2012
Rating: B- -- Without Jolson's voice on the soundtrack this film wouldn't have worked. Full Review
Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Dec 13, 2007
You'll enjoy yourself thoroughly. Full Review
California Eagle
Oct 30, 2019
Rating: 3/5 -- Downgraded follow up to The Jolson Story still boasts great Jolie songs.
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Nov 12, 2003

Description by OLDIES.com:

Larry Parks reprises his unforgettable role as Al Jolson in the musical extravaganza Jolson Sings Again! With Academy Award nominations for Best Writing, Cinematography and Musical Scoring, the dramatic story of one of America's all-time favorite entertainers continues in this captivating motion picture.

The drama unfolds when Jolson exits retirement and heads back to Broadway, where he discovers that musical styles have changed and his exuberant brand of minstrel jazz no longer pulls top billing.

Discouraged and tired of a life of wine, women and little song, Jolson turns to his friend and manager (William Demarest), who enlists him to entertain troops during the war. There, he falls in love with and marries a beautiful army nurse (Barbara Hale) who encourages Al to sing again. Get set for an exciting array of Jolson's most popular songs in this electrifying and true-to-life story as Jolson Sings Again!

Product Description:

Parks reprises his role as Al Jolson in this musical sequel to THE JOLSON STORY. The film begins when the singer comes out of retirement and heads back to Broadway, only to find that styles have changed and he no longer pulls top-billing. His manager (William Demarest) convinces him to entertain troops during the war, where he meets and falls in love with an army nurse (Barbara Hale), who encourages Al to get back in the entertainment game. Academy Award Nominations: 3, including Best Story and Screenplay, Best (Color) Cinematography.

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Product Info

  • Sales Rank: 122,840
  • UPC: 043396008632
  • Shipping Weight: 0.25/lbs (approx)
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