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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Al_JolsonAl Jolson - Wikipedia

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   Al Jolson (born Asa Yoelson, Yiddish: אַסאַ יואלסאָן; May 26, 1886 – October 23, 1950) was a Lithuanian-born American singer, actor, and vaudevillian. He was one of the United States' most famous and highest-paid stars of the 1920s, and was self-billed as "The World's Greatest Entertainer".

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     AL JOLSON Sings a few of his biggest Hit's 1926

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Al-JolsonAl Jolson | Biography, Songs, Movies, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 22, 2024 · Al Jolson (born May 26, 1886, Srednike, Russia [now Seredžius, Lithuania]—died October 23, 1950, San Francisco, California, U.S.) was a popular American singer and blackface comedian of the musical stage and motion pictures, from before World War I to 1940.

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4. www.youtube.com › watchMammy - Al Jolson (Jazz Singer performance) - YouTube

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   May 19, 2010 · The fantastic Al Jolson performing his signature tune 'Mammy' in the finale of the 1927 film 'The Jazz Singer' and yes, it's in blackface! Great performance....

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6. www.notablebiographies.com › Jo-Ki › Jolson-AlAl Jolson Biography - life, family, children, story, death ...

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   Al Jolson Biography. Born: May 26, 1886 Srednike, Lithuania Died: October 23, 1950 San Francisco, California Lithuanian-born American entertainer, vaudeville performer, actor, and singer. Al Jolson was a famous singer and film actor. He starred in the first all-sound movie, The Jazz Singer.

7. www.jolson.orgInternational Al Jolson Society Official Website

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   Comprehensive site about Al Jolson, with text, music and video showing his history, works and legacy; use of blackface, musical innovations, and film work.

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   Who was Al Jolson?

   • Al Jolson was a famous singer and film actor. He starred in the first all-sound movie, The Jazz Singer. Al Jolson (Asa Yoelson) was born on May 26, 1886, in Srednike, Lithuania. Jolson's family came to the United States in 1894, settling in Washington, D.C.

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   Is Al Jolson still alive?

   • “Hallelujah, I’m a Bum!” Al Jolson (born May 26, 1886, Srednike, Russia [now Seredžius, Lithuania]—died October 23, 1950, San Francisco, California, U.S.) was a popular American singer and blackface comedian of the musical stage and motion pictures, from before World War I to 1940.

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   How did Al Jolson perform?

   • Jolson's singing and stage manner were different from anything the audience had seen. He took a song Al Jolson. and applied to it a loose jazz rhythm, rolling his eyes with a sly grin on his blackened face. He also appealed to the feelings of the audience with his sentimental song deliveries.

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   Who was Jolson & what did he do?

   • The inside of the dome features a huge mosaic of Moses holding the tablets containing the Ten Commandments, and identifies Jolson as "The Sweet Singer of Israel" and "The Man Raised Up High". On the day he died, Broadway dimmed its lights in Jolson's honor, and radio stations all over the world paid tributes.

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9. www.youtube.com › watchAl Jolson: Beyond the Spotlight - YouTube

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   Apr 17, 2024 · Al Jolson: Beyond the Spotlight: An in-depth look at the life and legacy of Al Jolson, a pioneering figure in American entertainment. This documentary delves into Jolson’s impact on...

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10. music.youtube.com › playlistThe Very Best of Al Jolson: 20 Greatest Hits - YouTube Music

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