Bernstein, Richard

Only in America: Al Jolson and the Jazz Singer

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ISBN 13:: 9780805243673
author:: Bernstein, Richard
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Knopf Publishing Group
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 21.8 x 15.5 x 3.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, History,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 20 working days

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Al Jolson and The Jazz Singer: A Cultural Phenomenon Born into poverty in Lithuania, Al Jolson's journey to stardom was nothing short of remarkable. In 1894, he immigrated to the United States with his family, where he would go on to become one of America's most beloved entertainers. Jolson's rise to fame was swift and unprecedented, earning him a fortune of almost $5,000 a week in the early 20th century. His success not only broke down racial barriers but also paved the way for greater acceptance of ethnic differences in American culture. Yet, despite his outward success, Jolson struggled with insecurity and personal demons. This biography delves into the life of Al Jolson and the making of The Jazz Singer, a film that was both groundbreaking and taboo-smashing in its content.

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