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Jolson
A One-Person Play About the Life and Times of Al Jolson (Acting Edition).
"Play relies on good writing and research by Druxman...." - Daily Variety "Michael B. Druxman has written a fine play which captures the many moods of Jolson." - The Longboat Observer "An exciting, withering portrait...." - Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel Al Jolson was the "world's greatest entertainer". He made immortal such songs as "Swanee" and "April Showers", and starred in THE JAZZ SINGER, the movies' first talkie. He was also one of the most disliked men in show business. Revolving around the making of THE JOLSON STORY in 1946, the play looks in on "Jolie" at the lowest point of his career. He's a wealthy show business "has been," unwanted on the set of his own film biography. As he sits in his dressing room, he recalls the early years: an unloving father, a feud with his older brother, and his four marriages, including one to Ruby Keeler. We see that Jolson was ruthless, both in his career and personal life. JOLSON is the story of a great performer, a "lovable s.o.b." and the most sensational comeback in the history of show business.
"Play relies on good writing and research by Druxman...." - Daily Variety "Michael B. Druxman has written a fine play which captures the many moods of Jolson." - The Longboat Observer "An exciting, withering portrait...." - Ft. Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel Al Jolson was the "world's greatest entertainer". He made immortal such songs as "Swanee" and "April Showers", and starred in THE JAZZ SINGER, the movies' first talkie. He was also one of the most disliked men in show business. Revolving around the making of THE JOLSON STORY in 1946, the play looks in on "Jolie" at the lowest point of his career. He's a wealthy show business "has been," unwanted on the set of his own film biography. As he sits in his dressing room, he recalls the early years: an unloving father, a feud with his older brother, and his four marriages, including one to Ruby Keeler. We see that Jolson was ruthless, both in his career and personal life. JOLSON is the story of a great performer, a "lovable s.o.b." and the most sensational comeback in the history of show business.
88 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 2, 2011
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About the author
Michael B. Druxman
121 books25 followersMichael B. Druxman, author of ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD: From the Secret Files of Harry Pennypacker, is a veteran Hollywood screenwriter whose credits include CHEYENNE WARRIOR with Kelly Preston, DILLINGER AND CAPONE starring Martin Sheen and F. Murray Abraham, and THE DOORWAY with Roy Scheider, which he also directed.
He is also a prolific playwright. Among his many works is the one-person play, JOLSON, which has had numerous productions around the country.
Additionally, he is the author of over a dozen other published books, including several nonfiction works about Hollywood, its movies, and the people who make them (e.g., BASIL RATHBONE: His Life and His Films, and MAKE IT AGAIN, SAM: A Survey of Movie Remakes), plus two novels, NOBODY DROWNS IN MINERAL LAKE and SHADOW WATCHER and a book of short stories, DRACULA MEETS JACK THE RIPPER & Other Revisionist Histories.
His memoir, MY FORTY-FIVE YEARS IN HOLLYWOOD...AND HOW I ESCAPED ALIVE, was published in 2010.
Mr. Druxman resides in Austin, TX.
He is also a prolific playwright. Among his many works is the one-person play, JOLSON, which has had numerous productions around the country.
Additionally, he is the author of over a dozen other published books, including several nonfiction works about Hollywood, its movies, and the people who make them (e.g., BASIL RATHBONE: His Life and His Films, and MAKE IT AGAIN, SAM: A Survey of Movie Remakes), plus two novels, NOBODY DROWNS IN MINERAL LAKE and SHADOW WATCHER and a book of short stories, DRACULA MEETS JACK THE RIPPER & Other Revisionist Histories.
His memoir, MY FORTY-FIVE YEARS IN HOLLYWOOD...AND HOW I ESCAPED ALIVE, was published in 2010.
Mr. Druxman resides in Austin, TX.
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