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Al Jolson
Al Jolson was a legendary American singer, comedian, and actor. He achieved worldwide fame in the 1920s and 1930s for his musical and theatrical performances. Jolson's biggest hit was the song "Swanee," which he performed in the Broadway musical Sinbad in 1919. He is also known for his portrayal of the lead character in the first "talkie" film, The Jazz Singer (1927).
Titles credited to Al Jolson
The Jazz Singer
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer. This is the first full length feature film to use synchronized soun...
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Big Boy
Gus, the trusty family retainer, has hopes of riding his boss' horse, Big Boy, to victory at the Kentucky Derby.
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