At the turn of the 20th century, young Asa Yoelson decides to go against the wishes of his cantor father and pursue a career in show business. Gradually working his way up through the vaudeville ranks, Asa — now calling himself Al Jolson — joins a blackface minstrel troupe and soon builds a reputation as a consummate performer. But as his career grows in size, so does his ego, resulting in battles in business as well as in his personal life.
Alfred E. Green | Director |
Gordon Griffith | Associate Producer |
William A. Lyon | Editor |
Louis Diage | Set Decoration |
Robert J. Schiffer | Makeup Artist |
Harry Chandlee | Adaptation |
Jean Louis | Costume Design |
Sidney Skolsky | Producer |
Clay Campbell | Makeup Artist |
Joseph Walker | Director of Photography |