Jolson Sings Again 75 years old

The rest of the Jolson story

Jolson Sings Again

In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement. But his wife has left him and the appeal of the spotlight isn't what it used to be. This time Jolson trades in the stage for life in the fast lane: women, horses, travel. It takes the death of Moma Yoelson and World War II to bring Jolson back to earth - and to the stage. Once again teamed with manager Steve Martin, Jolson travels the world entertaining troops everywhere from Alaska to Africa. When he finally collapses from exhaustion it takes young, pretty nurse Ellen Clark to show him there's more to life than "just rushing around".

Credits

Jolson Sings Again Cast

Name Character
Myron McCormick He was 41, 54 years old when he died as Ralph Bryant
Barbara Hale She was 27, 94 years old when she died as Ellen Clark
Al Jolson He was 63, 64 years old when he died as Himself (singing voice) (uncredited)
Bill Goodwin He was 39, 47 years old when he died as Tom Baron
Larry Parks He was 34, 60 years old when he died as Al Jolson / Himself
Bing Crosby He was 46, 74 years old when he died as Himself (voice) (uncredited)
William Demarest He was 57, 91 years old when he died as Steve Martin
Ludwig Donath He was 49, 67 years old when he died as Cantor Yoelson
Tamara Shayne She was 46, 80 years old when she died as Moma Yoelson

Jolson Sings Again Crew

Name Department
Sidney Buchman as Screenplay. He was 47 (73) years old when He died Writing
Henry Levin as Director. He was 40 (70) years old when He died Directing
William E. Snyder as Director of Photography. He was 47 (43) years old when He died Camera
Homer Van Pelt as Still Photographer. He was 44 (68) years old when He died Camera
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Jolson Sings Again (75 years)

The rest of the Jolson story

  • Release day: Wednesday, August 17, 1949
  • Runtime: 96 minutes