Danny Thomas tackles the title role first played by Al Jolson in this musical/drama. He's a cantor's son who returns home following a stint in the military during the Korean War and decides to pursue a career in the theater. The decision puts him at odds with father Eduard Franz, who wants Thomas to replace him at the synagogue. Peggy Lee, Mildred Dunnock co-star; songs include "Just One of Those Things" and "Living the Life I Love." 107 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono.

Academy Award ®

Nominee: Best Score (Musical)

SKU: D81561

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Category:: Musicals
Director:: Michael Curtiz
Rated:: NR
Color:: Color
Format:: DVD-R Fullscreen
Closed Captioned:: No; Cast: Danny Thomas, Peggy Lee, Mildred Dunnock, Eduard Franz, Tom Tully, Alex Gerry, Allyn Joslyn, Harold Gordon, Justin Smith, Murray Alper, Henry Slate, Marcoreta Hellman, James Gonzalez, Phil Arnold, Gayne Whitman, Anthony Jochim, Vince Barnett, Dan Barton, Jimmy Ames, Charles Watts, Harry Harvey, Jimmy Conlin, Earl Lee, Joan Winfield, David Leonard... More

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