JOLSON, AL. Larger-than-life early star of Broadway musicals, films, radio, and television; b. Asa Yoelson, St. Petersburg, Russia, ; d. San Francisco, .
Jolson is considered to be the greatest performer of all time by those who were lucky enough to see him in action. A little of his dynamic personality comes through in his movie performances, which offer a hint of indication of his prodigious energy. Jolson was defined by his energy and humor. He introduced...