This movie is fascinating in its way, but not so much for its basic storyline; it is obviously a glossed-over version of a real life and there is practically no conflict or dramatic tension in the movie. It is more interesting as a portrayal of an energetic entertainer who clearly appealed greatly to audiences of his time, but his style of entertainment is so bizarre and dated by today's standards that he has completely fallen off of the radar. The "blackface" performance mode is cringe-inducing to watch now, as is the hokey singing style and oft-imitated gestures and phrasing; this makes the movie too politically incorrect to be aired often.
Review of The Jolson Story
