Biography of Al Jolson (1886-1950) that presents him as 'The World's Greatest Entertainer', tracing his career from his humble origins in Lithuania to his extraordinary success as a singer, comedian, stage performer and screen actor, and demonstrating the extent to which his performance style helped shape the conventions of the modern entertainment industry. This is a revised and expanded version of the author's 1972 biography, 'Al Jolson' (EXEBD 29075 and 39505)
| Item number | 71519 |
|---|---|
| Category | Book |
| Type | Biography |
| Language | English |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Related people | Michael Freedland (author) |
| Al Jolson (subject) |
Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection