By and large, every filmed Jolson appearance is available to members of the International Al Jolson Society from the Video Department at very reasonable prices. Through meticulous and creative work by members of the Society, these features have been restored and enhanced, and are available on DVD for your library. In addition to feature films, there are collections of short films, and special compilations and productions, unique to the IAJS archives. These are available to members of the IAJS only. If you are not yet a member, click the button below to join the Society so that you can enjoy these treasures.
Several of these films are available commercially in good form. For those films, there is a link to Amazon on the film description page.
Al Jolson starred in eleven feature films. Here are the discs available for each of these films. Click on the image for more about the particular release.
In addition, Al Jolson had significant cameo appearances in these two motion pictures:
And, of course, there are the two film biographies of Al Jolson:
Al Jolson appeared in many short films, along with newsreels and cameo appearances. Here are some collections of these, and unique restorations:
The International Al Jolson Society has produced several compilations of Jolson songs and material giving a unique perspective of the works and legacy of Al Jolson:
If you've ever been to a Jolson Festival, you know the fun and entertainment that goes on. If not, here is your chance to get a piece of the action. Here are videos of some recent Jolson Festivals, real and virtual:
There may be videos of other recent festivals as well. If you are curious if anything exists, drop us a note.
And there are few DVDs devoted to some special people and their efforts: