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Larry Parks: Jolson Story
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The release of The Jolson Story in 1946, a film biography of his life starring Larry Parks, resurrected his sagging career and he became immensely popular with a new generation of admirers. At the end of 1947 he was voted the most popular male singer on radio.
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Shades of trick photography, here's a shot of Larry Parks playing Al Jolson meeting Larry Parks playing Larry Parks. Although history records Jolson as being less than totally happy about the portrayal, at least at first, the movie shows Al practically jumping for joy. As he is quoted in the movie, the exact facts of his life weren't important, just the general scheme of things.
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This sequel to "The Jolson Story" brings back Larry Parks as the ebullient entertainer, with Jolson himself dubbing Parks's voice for the songs. Picking up where the other film ended, the movie chronicles Jolson's comeback in the 1940s and his tireless work with the USO overseas during WWII and the Korean War.
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Al Jolson, determined to appear on screen somehow, persuaded the producer to film him instead of Larry Parks for the blackface "Swanee" number. Jolson is seen entirely in long shot; he performs on a theater runway.
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