Cast: Al Jolson

Direction Lewis Milestone

Cast Al Jolson · Frank Morgan · Madge Evans · Harry Langdon

Synopsis Hallelujah I'm a Bum (1933) follows the story of a vagrant from New York City who, after saving a woman from a suicide attempt, finds himself entangled in a complex web of emotions. The woman, who is the mayor's girlfriend,...

Direction Irving Rapper

Cast Robert Alda · Joan Leslie · Alexis Smith · Charles Coburn

Synopsis Rhapsody in Blue (1945) follows the life of renowned composer George Gershwin, who is propelled by an insatiable ambition to achieve greatness. However, his relentless pursuit of success takes a toll on his personal life, particularly his romantic entanglements. He...

Direction Alan Crosland

Cast Al Jolson · May McAvoy · Warner Oland · Eugenie Besserer

Synopsis The Jazz Singer (1927) follows the story of Cantor Rabinowitz, who is deeply troubled by his son Jakie's lack of enthusiasm for the family's long-standing tradition of cantorial service in the synagogue. Jakie, however, is captivated by the allure of...

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast Al Jolson · Kay Francis · Dolores del Rio · Ricardo Cortez

Synopsis Wonder Bar (1934) follows the tale of Harry and Inez, a dynamic dance duo performing at the renowned Wonder Bar. Inez harbors deep feelings for Harry, but his heart belongs to Liane, the spouse of a prosperous businessman. Meanwhile, Al...

Direction Buster Keaton

Cast The Original Sing Band · Charles Ruggles · Mickey Rooney · Stuart Erwin

Synopsis Hollywood Handicap (S) (1938) is a lively musical short film that features a unique and entertaining plot. A group of musician stable hands decide to participate in the prestigious Hollywood Handicap at the iconic Santa Anita Park racetrack. The event...

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Al Jolson · Lois Moran · Lowell Sherman · Louise Dresser

Synopsis Mammy (1930) presents Al Jolson as the lead performer of a roving minstrel troupe that lands in a quaint Southern community. Jolson develops romantic feelings for a fellow actress in the group (Lois Moran), but she has her heart set...

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast Al Jolson · Betty Bronson · Josephine Dunn · Arthur Housman

Direction Archie Mayo · Michael Curtiz

Cast Al Jolson · Ruby Keeler · Glenda Farrell · Barton MacLane

Synopsis Go Into Your Dance (1935) follows the story of Al Howard, a once-celebrated Broadway star who has worn out his welcome with producers due to his frequent, unannounced trips to Mexico, leading to show closures and financial losses. When his...

Direction Cyril Leuthy

Cast Maurice Chevalier · Armand Dranem · Félix Mayol · Fred Freed

Synopsis Rendez-vous with Maurice Chevalier (2021) delves into the life and career of the iconic French entertainer Maurice Chevalier, born in 1888 and passing away in 1972. This documentary explores Chevalier's multifaceted talents as a singer, actor, and performer, highlighting his...

Direction Philip Roscoe

Cast Al Jolson

Direction Irving Cummings

Cast Don Ameche · Alice Faye · J. Edward Bromberg · Alan Curtis

Synopsis Hollywood Cavalcade (1939) follows the journey of Michael Linnett Connors as he transforms Molly Adair from a Broadway understudy into a prominent 1913 Hollywood star. Despite her deep affection for him, Molly marries her co-star, mistakenly believing that Connors views...

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast Al Jolson · Davey Lee · Marian Nixon · Holmes Herbert

Direction Sidney Lanfield

Cast Don Ameche · Andrea Leeds · Al Jolson · Felix Bressart

Synopsis Swanee River (1939) presents a largely fictionalized account of the life of renowned songwriter Stephen Foster. The narrative follows Foster as he develops a deep affection for the Southern United States, ultimately leading to his marriage to a Southern woman,...

Direction Yves Jeuland

Cast Mathieu Amalric · Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle · Henry Bergman · Eric Campbell

Synopsis Charlie Chaplin, le génie de la liberté (TV) (2020) delves into the multifaceted career, personal life, and advocacy efforts of one of the most versatile artists of his era: Charles Chaplin. This comprehensive documentary is enriched with a treasure trove...

Direction Graeme Ferguson · Saul J. Turell

Cast Jean Acker · Bronco Billy Anderson · Agnes Ayres · John Barrymore

Synopsis The Legend of Rudolph Valentino (1961) delves into the life and legacy of Hollywood's inaugural Latin Lover, exploring the paradoxes of his personal life and the untimely end that left an indelible mark on cinema history. This documentary offers an...

Direction Bobby Connolly

Cast Sybil Jason · Marcia Ralston · Matthew 'Stymie' Beard · Joseph Crehan

Synopsis A Day in Santa Anita (S) (1937) follows the heartwarming tale of a young girl whose life revolves around her orphaned horse-trainer father. The story unfolds as the little girl forms a deep, mutual bond with a horse that seems...

Direction Gregory Ratoff

Cast Tyrone Power · Alice Faye · Al Jolson · William Frawley

Synopsis Rose of Washington Square (1939) is set in the vibrant 1920s New York City, where a talented singer finds herself in a challenging relationship with her boyfriend. As she strives to maintain their bond, she secures a coveted spot at...

Direction William Keighley · Busby Berkeley

Cast Al Jolson · Sybil Jason · Beverly Roberts · Edward Everett Horton

Synopsis The Singing Kid (1936) introduces us to Jolie as the anxious Broadway star Al Jackson. When Al's voice deserts him, he finds himself on the brink of career collapse. Seeking solace and recovery, he retreats to the countryside to restore...

Direction Alan Crosland

Cast Al Jolson · Claudia Dell · Louise Closser Hale · Lloyd Hughes

Synopsis Big Boy (1930) follows the story of Gus, a loyal family servant who dreams of achieving glory by riding his employer's prized horse, Big Boy, to triumph at the prestigious Kentucky Derby.