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A Plantation Act

A Plantation Act

Music

10m

October 7, 1926 (98 years ago)

Overview

Al Jolson's first sound film. Dressed in overalls and wearing black-face makeup, he sings three of his hit songs: "When the Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along ", "April Showers", and "Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody ".

ActorAge thenAge now
Al Jolson

Al Jolson

Self

Birthday: May 26, 1886

40 October 23, 1950 (64)