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. Compilations other albums which feature this performance of the song. The jolson story took home academy awards for best score and sound, and was nominated for best actor larry parks, best supporting actor william demarest, best editing and best cinematography. It was released as the bside to im just wild about harry. This has all the songs, trials and tribulations of this famous man. The movie has been so successful that a sequel, jolson sings again, is being filmed. With jolson sings again, legendary arthur laurents. Vinyl 10 al jolson jolson sings again 1949, vinyl discogs. The jolson goldmine was pretty much played out in the original picture, but jolson sings again 1949 definitely has its moments, particularly in its surreal last third, which plays like an episode of the twilight zone.
This technicolor sequel to columbias 1946 smash hit the jolson story again stars larry parks as legendary entertainer al jolson, and. Jolson sings again 1949 color by technicolor full 490x360. Listen to your favorite songs from jolson sings again by al jolson now. Jolson sings again by martin abramson from the real story of al jolson, 1950. After a period of inactivity, his stardom returned with the jolson story 1946, for which larry parks played jolson, with the singer dubbing for parks.
Covers performances of a song with the same name by different artists. But his wife has left him and the appeal of the spotlight isn. Jolson sings again wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. This technicolor followup to columbias 1946 blockbuster the jolson story again stars larry parks as legendary entertainer al jolsonand. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Jolson sings again was a film that was almost demanded to be made by the general public. Larry parks plays jolson both the jazz singer and jolson sings again, and he gives a remarkable performance. Jolson sings again 1949 color by technicolor full 490x360 25 fps 768kb v 192kb a. Under the name of the anniversary song it was featured in al jolsons biographical columbia film the jolson story in 1946 and the sequel jolson sings again 1949, as well as in blondies anniversary in 1947. The formula was repeated in a sequel, jolson sings again 1949. Included is a compilation of some music scenes from the 1949 film jolson sings again, a sequel to the jolson story from 1946.
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. I initially had a bit of trouble buying into the youthful parks playing a 60yearold, no matter how uncanny his physical impression of jolson. Almost as soon as congress formalized a declaration of war, the mammy singer dedicated himself to a new mission in life. The film received three oscar nominations at the 22nd academy awards. 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. Gallery of 6 movie poster and cover images for jolson sings again 1949. Under the name waves of the danube the tune was used in akira kurosawas 1949 film stray dog. In 1950, he again became the first star to entertain gis on active service in the korean war, performing 42 shows in 16 days. Larry parks reprises his unforgettable role as al jolson in the music extravaganza jolson sings again.
Ironically, in jolson sings again, al jolson playing himself wouldnt have been so horrible a notion as, at that stage, he was closer to the characters age than larry parks. For jolson the only uncomfortable aspect of this adventure in becoming a star all over again is that millions who have seen the jolson story are under the mistaken impression that jolson is, physically, identical with larry parks. The hail of japanese bombs on pearl harbor on december 7th, 1941, shook jolson out of his continuing moods of lethargy and despair. I think all youngsters today should watch this movie its terrific. Although i havent seen the 2 jolson movies heck i havent even seen the jazz singer this is a very colorful looking trailer for this movie.
Three years later, cohn released a sequel, jolson sings again 1949. Jolson sings again al jolson rare 10 33 rpm long play record 1949 decca long play microgroove records 5006 record is in excellent condition. The formula was repeated in a sequel, jolson sings again. Jolson sings again 1949 color by technicolor full 490x360 25. 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. Larry parks does a wonderful job of depicting al jolson i could watch this over and over again brings. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing jolson sings again near you.
The jolson story and jolson sings again, with larry parks about 1953, when i was a young boy now 75. Almost as soon as congress formalized a declaration of war, the mammy singer. Larry parks, william demarest, bill goodwin, ludwig donath, evelyn keyes, barbara hale. Larry parks looks alright here at jolson, though i am sure i have to see the actual movie to fully appreciate it.
The drama unfolds when jolson exits retirement and heads back to broadway, where he discovers that musical styles have changed and his exuberant brand of minstrel jazz no longer pulls top billing. In this sequel to the jolson story, we pick up the singers career. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our and websites. Opening titles inform viewers that jolson sings again is, like a paul.
The 1949 musical biography sequel jolson sings again comes to dvd from columbia tristar home entertainment. Jolson sings again by henry levin henry levin, larry parks. Al jolson larry parks entertains troops, courts arkansas nurse barbara hale. Al jolson sits on top of the world once again sept. Once again teamed with manager steve martin, jolson travels the world entertaining troops everywhere from alaska to africa. Jolson sings again by henry levin henry levin, larry.
With larry parks, barbara hale, william demarest, ludwig donath. Presented with a fullframe transfer in the original technicolor. After a period of inactivity, his stardom returned with the jolson story, for which larry parks played jolson, with the singer dubbing for parks. Jolson sings again by al jolson on amazon music unlimited.
The jolson story had generated a comeback for al jolson and he was in the word of one of his hit songs, sitting on top of the world in 1949. Nominated for three academy awards, jolson sings again 1949 is a technicolor sequel to the 1946 musical biography the jolson story. Screenland feboct 1949 al jolson sings again blackface. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations.
Rent jolson sings again 1949 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. 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. Jolson sings again shows an aging and changed al jolson who throws himself into work after his wife has left him, only to retreat himself to a jet set life after his many shows start to wear him out. Read al jolson 41 success facts everything you need to know about al jolson by juan sampson available from rakuten kobo. Al jolson guitar chords, guitar tabs and lyrics album from. Complete song listing of al jolson on al jolson songs list covid19. Jolson sings again original daybill movie poster larry. I have an elderly parent and when he was in his 20s and 30s, he listened to al jolson on the radio.
Jolson sings again decca long play microgroove records. It takes the death of moma yoelson and world war ii to bring jolson back to earth and to the stage. Jolson sings again decca long play microgroove records 1949. Jun 01, 2012 jolson sings again 1949 color by technicolor full 490x360 25 fps 768kb v 192kb a. Jolson recorded the song several times in his career and performed it in the movies the jolson story 1946, rhapsody in blue 1946, and jolson sings again 1949. Sep 29, 2002 al jolson sits on top of the world once again sept. Jul 11, 2011 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. For the songs performance in the jolson story, jolson, rather than actor larry parks, appeared as himself, filmed in long shot.
Primarily a star of gossip sections for many years, he finally decides to return to what he does best and is one of the first performers to. It was also released on his album al jolson sings again. But his wife has left him and the appeal of the spotlight isnt what it used to be. Al jolson 41 success facts everything you need to know. Jolson himself provides the singing voice for larry parks, who reprises his role as the legendary entertainer. Jolson sings again, they repeated over and over holding up the bold headline that was destined to change lives and careers in. Rent jolson sings again 1949 on dvd and bluray dvd.
Rent jolson sings again 1949 starring larry parks and barbara hale on dvd and bluray. Jolson sings again hawked the newsboys along hollywood boulevard. This time jolson trades in the stage for life in the fast lane. Rent jolson sings again 1949 on dvd and bluray netflix. Carolina in the morning uncredited music by walter donaldson lyrics by gus kahn performed by larry parks dubbed by al jolson learn to croon uncredited music by arthur johnston lyrics by sam coslow sung on the radio. Jolson sings again 1949 movie posters cinematerial. 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. Aug 6, 2016 screenland feboct 1949 al jolson sings again blackface performer. Jolson sings again full frame, subtitled, keep case packaging. Sequels to successful movies werent foregone conclusions in the 1940s, but the enormous success of the jolson story 1946 made a followup inevitable.
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