International Al Jolson Society

International Al Jolson Society If you have never heard Jolson, you are in for a treat, as many of these pages contain excerpts from some of his most popular or memorable songs.

The International Al Jolson Society, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation, is dedicated to Al Jolson, The World's Greatest Entertainer, a superstar before the word was coined, and whose musical heritage created much of the entertainment industry we know today. This website is dedicated to the man who was known as The World's Greatest Entertainer, a superstar before the word was coined, and whose musica

l heritage created much of the entertainment industry we know today. With text, photos, music and more, here is the source to learn about Al Jolson, the master showman of American theatre, whose career spanned fifty years of American Music history. As Jolie would have said,
"You ain't heard nothin' yet!"

Here's the Philadelphia opinion of "Robinson Crusoe, Jr." from September 5, 1916.
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Here's the Philadelphia opinion of "Robinson Crusoe, Jr." from September 5, 1916.

Hold onto your britches, from September 4, 1936, a question sent into the newspaper about "The Jazz Singer."
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Hold onto your britches, from September 4, 1936, a question sent into the newspaper about "The Jazz Singer."

Some commentary about the film of "Big Boy," from September 4, 1931.
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Some commentary about the film of "Big Boy," from September 4, 1931.

A report of a new Review at the Winter Garden, September 4, 1911
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A report of a new Review at the Winter Garden, September 4, 1911

Why not keep it going, a Jolson golf joke, from September 3, 1931.
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Why not keep it going, a Jolson golf joke, from September 3, 1931.

A joke from "Big Boy," printed September 3, 1926.
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A joke from "Big Boy," printed September 3, 1926.

One of those crazy Jolson stories, from Arizona, September 3, 1916.
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One of those crazy Jolson stories, from Arizona, September 3, 1916.

Here's the Variety review of "Hold On To Your Hats," September 2, 1941
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Here's the Variety review of "Hold On To Your Hats," September 2, 1941

Al Jolson was on the hunt in Philadelphia, September 2, 1916
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Al Jolson was on the hunt in Philadelphia, September 2, 1916

Report on September 1, 1926, that "Big Boy" would be returning to the stage.
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Report on September 1, 1926, that "Big Boy" would be returning to the stage.

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