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All Time Greats: The Jolson Story

BBC One
on BBC One London

Tonight's film from the cinema's hall of fame stars Larry Parks, Evelyn Keyes
with William Demarest, Bill Goodwin

The story of the legendary singer who gave the movies their first singing voice.

(This Week's Films: page 9)
(Colour)

Contributors

Director:
Alfred E. Green
Al Jolson:
Larry Parks
Julie Benson:
Evelyn Keyes
Steve Martin:
William Demarest
Tom Baron:
Bill Goodwin
Cantor Yoelson:
Ludwig Donath
Mrs Yoelson:
Tamara Shayne
Lew Dockstader:
John Alexander
Ann Murray:
Jo-Carroll Dennison
Father McGee:
Ernest Cossart
Al Jolson (as a boy):
Scotty Beckett
Dick Glenn:
William Forrest
Ann Murray (as a girl):
Ann Todd
Source: Radio Times

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