How Well Do You Know Al Jolson?

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    Who played Jolson in “The Jolson Story”? 

    • Larry Parks
    • Harry Cohn
    • AI Jolson
    • Joseph Lewis
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Al Jolson was an American singer. Couple that with the fact that he was a stage and film actor, and a dynamic comedian. Throughout his career, he achieved a lot.

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  • 2. 
    What is the original name of AI Jolson? - ProProfs

    What is the original name of AI Jolson?

    • Asa Yoelson

    • Asa Jolson

    • AI Yoelson

    • Al Asa

    Correct Answer
    A. Asa Yoelson
    Explanation
    The original name of AI Jolson is Asa Yoelson.

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  • 3. 
    What was the name of AI Jolson's blackface persona?  - ProProfs

    What was the name of AI Jolson's blackface persona? 

    • Gal

    • Gaz

    • Gus

    • Guy

    Correct Answer
    A. Gus
    Explanation
    Gus was the name of AI Jolson's blackface persona.

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  • 4. 
    In which year did AI Jolson die? - ProProfs

    In which year did AI Jolson die?

    • 1950

    • 1951

    • 1953

    • 1952

    Correct Answer
    A. 1950
    Explanation
    AI Jolson died in 1950.

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  • 5. 
    In which year was AI Jolson born?  - ProProfs

    In which year was AI Jolson born? 

    • 1885

    • 1886

    • 1887

    • 1888

    Correct Answer
    A. 1886
    Explanation
    AI Jolson was born in 1886.

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  • 6. 
    Who was AI Jolson's fourth wife? - ProProfs

    Who was AI Jolson's fourth wife?

    • Henrietta Kelle

    • Alma Osbourne

    • Ruby Keeler

    • Erle Galbraith

    Correct Answer
    A. Erle Galbraith
    Explanation
    Erle Galbraith was AI Jolson's fourth wife.

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  • 7. 
    Who directed “Hallelujah, I'm a Bum”?  - ProProfs

    Who directed “Hallelujah, I'm a Bum”? 

    • AI Jolson

    • Ben Hetcht

    • Richard Rodgers

    • Lewis Milestone

    Correct Answer
    A. Lewis Milestone
    Explanation
    Lewis Milestone directed "Hallelujah, I'm a Bum."

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  • 8. 
    What was AI Jolson's first movie with 20th Century Fox? - ProProfs

    What was AI Jolson's first movie with 20th Century Fox?

    • Rose of Washington Square Power

    • The Singing Kid

    • Wonder Bar

    • Mammy

    Correct Answer
    A. Rose of Washington Square Power
    Explanation
    AI Jolson's first movie with 20th Century Fox was "Rose of Washington Square Power".

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  • 9. 
    What is the title of AI Jolson’s first talking picture?  - ProProfs

    What is the title of AI Jolson’s first talking picture? 

    • Jazz Singer

    • The Singing Fool

    • A Plantation Act

    • Mammy

    Correct Answer
    A. A Plantation Act
  • 10. 
    AI Jolson co-starred with his ______ in “Go Into Your Dance”. - ProProfs

    AI Jolson co-starred with his ______ in “Go Into Your Dance”.

    • Wife

    • Son

    • Sister

    • Brother

    Correct Answer
    A. Son
    Explanation
    In the film "Go Into Your Dance," AI Jolson co-starred with his son.

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