Jolson sings again is a 1949 american musical biographical film directed by henry levin, and the sequel to the jolson story, both of which cover the life of. They both starred larry parks as al jolson, with voice over for. Multiple formats, closedcaptioned, color, full screen, ntsc. Jolson sings again hawked the newsboys along hollywood boulevard. Enjoy this summary of the film and three video clips of the movie. Including the early songs from the film, performed by rudy wissler to the screen images of scotty. With a similar plot line, the film tries to recapture a fathers love for his little pal.
It takes the death of moma yoelson and world war ii to bring jolson back to earth and to. As with most sequels, its not quite up with the original, the jolson story, and this film doesnt seem to have enough material left to keep it. In this followup to the jolson story, we pick up the. This technicolor followup to columbias 1946 blockbuster the jolson story again stars larry parks as legendary entertainer al jolson and jolson himself, as parks singing voice. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Jolson sings again, they repeated over and over holding up the bold headline that was destined to change lives and careers in. Jolson sings again by al jolson on amazon music unlimited. Jolson sings again was directed by henry levin, replacing alfred e. His return to the spotlight is not easy, however, as jolson learns the hard work it takes to make a meaningful comeback. Jolson sings again 1949 james higgins 20091124 as with most sequels, its not quite up with the original, the jolson story, and this film doesnt seem to have enough material left to keep it. Petition criterion collection to release the jolson story. Jolson sings again picks up from the first film as.
A complete guide to all the new original series and films. A complete guide to all the new original series and films the most important booktotv adaptations coming in 2020 the witcher books vs. This color sequel to the first biopic of al jolson in 1946 is not as good as the original, but its production vaues are good, scoring and cinematography. The films pirandellian overtones come to a head when larry parks as. Jolson sings again by henry levin henry levin, larry parks. The jolson storyjolson sings again dvd 19461949 2003 by. After the success of 1946s the jolson story, columbia executives quickly rushed a followup into production, though it took almost three years for jolson sings again to be completed. Three years later, cohn released a sequel, jolson sings again 1949. The film received three oscar nominations at the 22nd academy awards. My only disappointment is that there are no extras on the dvd except for two trailers which i expected to be for the jolson story and jolson sings again, but they were for the original lost horizon just a promo, not even scenes from the film. This technicolor followup to columbias 1946 blockbuster the jolson story again stars larry parks as legendary entertainer al jolsonand jolson himself, as parks singing voice. Al jolson, byname of asa yoelson, born may 26, 1886, srednike, russia now seredzius, lithuaniadied october 23, 1950, san francisco, california, u.
Voir en jolson sings again 1949 vf gratuit film complet. Oct 29, 2017 included is a compilation of some music scenes from the 1949 film jolson sings again, a sequel to the jolson story from 1946. In this followup to the jolson story, we pick up the singers career just as he has returned to the. In this sequel to the jolson story, we pick up the singers career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement. The film traces the meteoric singingperforming career of asa yoelson,a talented. It takes the death of moma yoelson and world war ii to bring jolson back to earth and to the stage.
Thats as it should be, for jolson sings again is an occasion which warrants some lusty cheering. But his wife has left him and the appeal of the spotlight isnt what it used to be. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Vinyl 10 al jolson jolson sings again 1949, vinyl discogs. Included is a compilation of some music scenes from the 1949 film jolson sings again, a sequel to the jolson story from 1946. Nov 12, 2018 california, here i come from the al jolson story vintage hollywood classics, vol. Most of the original cast returns, and the film plays very much like the second half of one large film. Parks again starred as jolson and even played himself in the portion of the film that deals with the production of the jolson story, but his participation was preceded by a court battle with columbia.
Jolson sings again 1949 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. We were first 180 hits in their original version 10cd list price. He reprises his film role for the radio production. Jolson sings again by henry levin henry levin, larry. The films soundtrack includes 25 original jolson classics, including april showers, mammy, and swanee. With text, photos, music and more, here is the source to learn about al jolson. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The jolson story and jolson sings again, with larry parks about 1953, when i was a young boy now 75. The 1949 musical biography sequel jolson sings again comes to dvd from columbia tristar home entertainment. Though legendary entertainer al jolson was a highlyvisible presence on the uso circuit during wwii, he was generally regarded as a relic of. Al jolsons name is up in lights once again and broadway is wreathed in smiles. He becomes a star, falls in love with a nonjewish dancer, and marries her. In this shot, taken as larry parks portrays parks doing jolson singing you made me love you, jolson himself has been said to be seen wearing a gray fedora hat standing behing the camera. Jolson sings again 1949 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Listen to your favorite songs from jolson sings again by al jolson now. Jolson sings again 2008 entertainer al jolson larry parks, famous for his vaudeville and early movie career, retires at the urging of his wife, julie. California, here i come from the al jolson story vintage hollywood classics, vol. His performing style was brash and extroverted, and he popularized many songs that benefited from his shamelessly sentimental, melodramatic approach. With larry parks, barbara hale, william demarest, ludwig donath. Funny thing is that jolson sings again explains how the the jolson story was made and how larry parks playing jolson meets larry parks the. The full scene is on the above left, a closeup of the areais on. Jul 11, 2011 this time jolson trades in the stage for life in the fast lane. This website is dedicated to the man who was known as the worlds greatest entertainer, a superstar before the word was coined, and whose musical heritage created much of the entertainment industry we know today. Rent jolson sings again 1949 starring larry parks and barbara hale on dvd and bluray. Al jolson s name is up in lights once again and broadway is wreathed in smiles. In 1927 jolson starred in the jazz singer, the first feature film with synchronized speech as well as music and sound effects. Of course i couldnt get enough from the first film and decided to buy the sequel right away.
This time jolson trades in the stage for life in the fast lane. Jolson sings again 1949 color by technicolor full 490x360 25. Green, but stylistically the pictures are identical, and levin seems to have studied the original very carefully judging by its uncanny visual similarities. With larry parks, evelyn keyes, william demarest, bill goodwin. Arguably the most famous singing film star of hollywoods golden age, alice faye. The jolson story was nominated and won several awards including. Jolson sings again full frame, subtitled, keep case packaging on.
Jolson, a cantors son, rose from his humble background to become first a vaudeville performer, and then a worldfamous broadway and film star. Jolson sings again full frame, subtitled, keep case packaging. Magic movie moments recorded 19291954 remastered 2015 licensed to youtube by. The picture revolutionized the motionpicture industry and marked the end of the silent film era.
Jolson s name is up in lights again and broadway is wreathed in smiles, wrote thomas pryor in the new york times. Rent jolson sings again 1949 on dvd and bluray dvd. With jolson sings again, legendary arthur laurents. This is the jolson that most people love and remember, and had it not been for the jolson story and jolson sings again, and this enormous comeback in popularity jolson enjoyed after entertaining the troops during the second world war, if all we had ever heard of him were the early preelectric recordings of the 1920s,then he would not have. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of jolson sings again with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Al jolson sings mammy ill sing about you live on set. This dvd, produced for the members of the international al jolson society, holds over an hour of musical memories, as it presents all of the songs from the two film biographies of the life of al jolson, the jolson story and jolson sings again. The jolson story 1946 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. This movie shows the idealized career of the singer al jolson, a little jewish boy who goes against the will of his father in order to be in showbiz.
Jolson sings again is a 1949 american musical biographical film directed by henry levin, and the sequel to the jolson story, both of which cover the life of singer al jolson. The jolson story photos view all photos 6 movie info. Other films include the singing fool 1928, say it with songs 1929, mammy 1930, hallelujah, im a bum 1933, go. Criterion collection to release the jolson story on bluray. Recordings present the worlds greatest entertainer. His unique singing style and personal magnetism established an immediate rapport with audiences. Jolson sings again picks up from the first film as the singer reemerges from retirement to take over broadway. He was dubbed the worlds greatest entertainer at the peak of his career. Barbara hale in jolson sings again 1949 larry parks in jolson sings again 1949 ludwig donath and larry. Overview biography songs similar artists dvds cds blurays vinyl. This movie shows the idealized career of the singer al jolson, a little jewish boy who goes against the will. Jolson sings again is the 1949 film sequel to the jolson story, both of which cover the life of singer al jolson. With text, photos, music and more, here is the source to learn about al jolson, the. Al jolson s third motion picture was say it with songs, which premiered in august, 1929, and brought back child star davey lee after his success in the singing fool.
Jolson himself provides the singing voice for larry parks, who reprises his role as the legendary entertainer. Rent jolson sings again 1949 on dvd and bluray netflix. Presented with a fullframe transfer in the original technicolor. Lux radio theater presentation of jolson sings again based on the 1949 theatrical film. Jolson sings again full frame, subtitled, keep case. This item was a continuation of the jolson story which was a great musical and which we own.
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