The Best Al Jolson Movies, Ranked
29 credits from 1926 to 2025, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest Al Jolson Movies
The most recent films Al Jolson is credited on, newest first — starting with Showbiz Goes to War (1982). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Showbiz Goes to War 1982 · (archive footage) -
Swanee River 1939 · Edwin P. Christy -
Hollywood Cavalcade 1939 · Al Jolson -
Rose of Washington Square 1939 · Ted Cotter -
A Day at Santa Anita 1937 · Al Jolson (uncredited) -
The Singing Kid 1936 · Al Jackson -
Go Into Your Dance 1935 · Al Howard -
Wonder Bar 1934 · Al Wonder -
Hallelujah, I’m a Bum 1933 · Bumper -
Big Boy 1930 · Gus -
Show Girl in Hollywood 1930 · Al Jolsen -
Mammy 1930 · Al Fuller
The Best Al Jolson Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Al Jolson films, answered from the rankings on this page.
Which Al Jolson movie won the most awards?
The Jazz Singer (1927) is the most decorated Al Jolson film, with 1 win from 2 nominations across the Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTA and the other ceremonies in the awards database.
What is the newest Al Jolson movie?
The newest film on Al Jolson's filmography is Gene Kelly - An American in Hollywood (2025), with Al Jolson as Self (archive footage).
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