This entertaining biography traces the life of the one-of-a-kind performer, Al Jolson (Larry Parks). Jolson, a cantor's son, rose from his humble background to become first a vaudeville performer,...

This entertaining biography traces the life of the one-of-a-kind performer, Al Jolson (Larry Parks). Jolson, a cantor's son, rose from his humble background to become first a vaudeville performer, a world-famous Broadway and film star and the world's greatest entertainer. The films soundtrack includes 25 original Jolson classics, including "April Showers," "Mammy," and "Swanee."