Jolson Sings Again Page #2

Synopsis: In this sequel to The Jolson Story, we pick up the singer's career just as he has returned to the stage after a premature retirement. But his wife has left him and the appeal of the spotlight isn't what it used to be. This time Jolson trades in the stage for life in the fast lane: women, horses, travel. It takes the death of Moma Yoelson and World War II to bring Jolson back to earth - and to the stage. Once again teamed with manager Steve Martin, Jolson travels the world entertaining troops everywhere from Alaska to Africa. When he finally collapses from exhaustion it takes young, pretty nurse Ellen Clark to show him there's more to life than "just rushing around".
Genre: Biography, Music
Director(s): Henry Levin
Production: Columbia Pictures
  Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 1 nomination.
 
IMDB:
6.9
Year:
1949
96 min
50 Views


some laughs, fun.

Just for me.

What happened to you?

Sit down, Tom.

I think we got some news for you.

The boy is sick, Papa.

This he tries to hide from us.

- Papa, you agree or not?

- I agree.

So why do you sit?

Because it is a sickness not for doctors.

Please, no riddles.

Mamma, just go on pasting

in Asa's scrapbook.

You will understand.

Where will he get

a good Jewish meal over there, Papa?

Mamma, without Jewish meals,

Gentiles are surviving year after year.

Monte Carlo.

Before they take your money away,

they make you dress up yet.

I saw a dozen bluebirds today

in the back yard. And he is looking.

A girl with Asa. Who is it?

And if you knew, Mamma,

what would you know?

- Again a new girl.

- Mamma, with a man it's only natural.

- This is soup.

- Eat. You'll have another plate.

You don't know, Steve,

how we appreciate your visits.

I just come for the food.

For what it costs to come from New York...

you could buy a better meal than this.

So, this winter,

it's again Florida for Asa.

- He's having a great time.

- Yeah, so he always says.

Wait, do you hear? The radio.

All day long, a Mr. Bing Crosby.

Yes, he's doing all right.

Crooning.

- Very good.

- That's also singing.

And the name "Bing." Go explain people.

- But he's got something.

- Yes.

He's got something.

There was a time they played Asa's records.

That was a joy.

But for years now,

you would think Asa isn't alive anymore.

All right, Mamma.

We're eating, not singing. Give him the fish.

This week it's very good, Steve.

And a little horseradish?

There. But be careful.

Don't worry. This stuff got me once.

But I take it easy now.

Very easy.

I am afraid this week it was extra strong.

On his back, Papa. I'll bring the chicken.

Buying a horse, that I understand.

But buying a fighter, a human being.

How is this, Papa?

Foolishness, a tragedy, that's how it is.

A whole world is on fire,

a Hitler swallows nations...

millions of our people driven, tortured,

killed like flies.

You do not want to sing, all right.

But horses, fighters!

Hello, Cantor. This is Steve.

Tell me first, is Mamma any better?

I am afraid not.

The pneumonia came so fast.

Did you reach Asa?

No. I called Havana twice.

He is off cruising on somebody's boat.

They are getting in touch with him by radio.

I don't know how long it'll take him

to sail back to Havana and catch a plane.

- You will keep trying, please.

- Sure I will.

Thank you very much, Steve.

Bye.

You all right, Papa?

I wish I had been here.

She understood, Asa.

No sense to feel sorry.

That was a prayer for Mamma.

For Mamma, and all our people.

For their suffering, like millions today.

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Sidney Buchman

Sidney Robert Buchman (March 27, 1902 – August 23, 1975) was an American screenwriter and producer who worked on about 40 films from the late 1920s to the early 1970s. He received four Oscar nominations and won once for Best Screenplay for fantasy romantic comedy film Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941) along with Seton I. Miller. more…

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