Jolson - The Story of Al Jolson (Paperback, Revised Ed.)

Al Jolson, celebrated star of the worlds first talking picture and self-proclaimed Worlds Greatest Entertainer, blazed many trails through show business and today his name still conjures up the glamour of Broadway and the silver screen. This is the definitive biography of a man who became a household name in his own lifetime. The first to speak in the movies; the first to appear on American television; the first to release a long-playing record in Britain: this great performers achievements were unique. Jolsons lifelong love affair with his audience, his four marriages, his amazing ego, and his traumatic personal life all are described in detail, along with many anecdotes and reminiscences from those who knew, loved, and worked with him. This is the eighth edition of this biography published as a result of a clamour from Jolson fans to still be able to read about this remarkable performer. He personified show business in an age when people waited in line to be able to see t

General

Imprint:	Vallentine Mitchell
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2007
First published:	March 2007
Authors:	Michael Freedland
Dimensions:	224 x 147 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	336
Edition:	Revised Ed.
ISBN-13:	978-0-85303-738-5
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > General Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Biography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Music > General
LSN:	0-85303-738-8
Barcode:	9780853037385

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