Al Jolson

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English: Al Jolson (May 26, 1886 - October 23, 1950), born in Lithuania, Russian Empire, was a highly acclaimed American singer, comedian, and actor, and the first openly Jewish man to become an entertainment star in America. He was commonly dubbed "the world's greatest entertainer.” Numerous well-known singers were influenced by his music, including Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Judy Garland, and Elvis Presley.

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  Cropped from sheet music "When Grown Up Ladies Act Like Babies", 1913
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  "Tell That To The Marines" sheet music cover, 1918
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  On "Chloe" sheet music cover, 1919
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  "My Buddy" sheet music cover, 1922
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  Al Jolson with President Calvin Coolidge, 1924
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  screenshot of Al Jolson from the trailer for the film Rhapsody in Blue, 1945