One of the greatest musicals ever made, the Jolson Story is an electrifying cavalcade of lavish production numbers with an all-star-cast. After changing his name to Al Joson, Asa captivates audiences everywhere as a spellbinding minstrel and jazz performer. The Jolson Story is a compelling tribute to an incomparable performer once hailed as America's Greatest Entertainer! Direction: Alfred E. Green Actors: Bill Goodwin, Evelyn Keyes, Larry Parks. Runtime: 130 minutes Original Language: English.