At the turn of the 20th century, young Asa Yoelson decides to go against the wishes of his cantor father and pursue a career in show business. Gradually working his way up through the vaudeville ranks, Asa — now calling himself Al Jolson — joins a blackface minstrel troupe and soon builds a reputation as a consummate performer. But as his career grows in size, so does his ego, resulting in battles in business as well as in his personal life.
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> Alfred E. Green (Director)
> Joseph Walker (Director of Photography)
> Harry Chandlee (Adaptation)
> Andrew Solt (Adaptation)
> Stephen Longstreet (Screenplay)