International Al Jolson Society, Inc.Audio & Video Departments

Since the founding of the Society, we have done our best to provide our members with the finest in Jolson materials. Audio material initially available on cassette tape is now available on CD, often in much better quality, and with material not previously available. When home videotape became available in the 1980s, efforts were begun to produce videotape copies of Al Jolson’s feature films. As technology has improved, and as more material has become available, we have been able to produce DVD issues of Al Jolson’s films, short subjects, and unique and varied other offerings.

This catalog represents a compilation of what is currently available. More detailed information is available on the website. If there is an item that you seek that is not listed, please contact us directly.

These materials may be ordered online on the IAJS website, https://www.jolson.org, with payment through a credit card. Online purchases do incur a surcharge to cover credit card and processing fees.You may also contact one of the Audio or Video Directors to order directly, without online fees.

Audio Directors

USA and International Orders

Debbie Eifler4801 Roanoke Parkway

Apt 205Kansas City, MO 64112debjolson39@gmail.com

UK Orders

Kevin Roberts21 St. Davids Road

Old Colwyn, ConwyLL29 9BH

Walesadale24@aol.com

Video Directors

USA and International Orders

Jeff Busch133 Ledgerock Lane

Rochester, NY 14618skymolar@aol.com

UK Orders

Steve James2, Woodfield Avenue

South ShoreBLACKPOOLFY1 6AY UK

steve.blackpool@talktalk.net

The Original Decca Jolson LP SeriesAl Jolson’s rich baritone from the late 1940s that so many of us fell in love with. These remastered CDs containall of the songs from the original LPs, in vibrant, clear sound. Except for DXA-168, they are $15/£9DL-9034 : You Made Me Love YouDL-9035 : Rock-A-Bye Your BabyDL-9036 : Rainbow ‘Round My ShoulderDL-9037 : You Ain't Heard Nothin’ YetDL-9038 : MemoriesDL-9050 : Among My Souvenirs

DL-9063 : The Immortal Al JolsonDL-9070 : Al Jolson OverseasDL-9074 : The World’s Greatest EntertainerDL-9095: Al Jolson with Oscar LevantDL-9099 : JolieDXA-168 Best of Jolson ($20/£18)

Original IAJS CDsDXA-177 – Jolson on Kraft – a sequel to the Jolson and Levant Decca CD ($15/£9)CD-178 – The Ultimate Al Jolson Collection – Rare tracks from the archives ($25/£14)CD-473 – Jolson Number One Hits – the 23 Number One Chart Hits ($20/£18)The Jolson Recordings – 8 CD set of all of Jolson’s commercial recordings ($40/£22)221 Songs from Kraft Music Hall – 8 CD set of songs from the program ($40/£22)Jolson Boxed Set – 4 CD set with 88 songs covering Jolson’s career ($30/£18)

Jolson on the Radio – The Lifebuoy ProgramsFrom the Lifebuoy Radio Program in the 1930s, here are eight wonderful CDs of Al Jolson’s programming with many guests and unique songs. ($16/£14)Vol 1 – 18 Oct 38 with Marie Wilson & Charles Butterworth

01 Nov 38 with Gail Patrick & Gov. Al SmithVol 2 – 15 Nov 38 with Vera Zorina & The Merry Macs

22 Nov 38 with Mischa AuerVol 3 – 29 Nov 38 with Zazu Pitts

06 Dec 38 with Jackie CooperVol 4 – 13 Dec 38 with Fay Bainter

27 Dec 38 with Peter LorreVol 5 – 03 Jan 39 with Mary Boland

07 Sep 37 with George Jessel (partial show)25 Oct 38 with Kay Thompson (partial show)

Vol 6 – 06 Apr 37 with lots of songs28 Sep 37 with Joe Penner

Vol 7 – 12 Dec 37 with Zazu Pitts08 Mar 38 with Andy Devine

DXA-179 – Best of Lifebuoy – A collection of 26 of the best recordings from the available Lifebuoy programs.

The Kraft Music HallFrom October, 1947 through May, 1949, Al Jolson starred on the Kraft Music Hall every Thursday evening, with Oscar Levant at the piano. All of the programs from that series are available on CD. Two programs will fit on one CD, at a cost of $15 / £9.

First Season

10/02/47-Edgar Bergen & Charle McCarthy 10/09/47-Lauritz Melchoir 10/16/47-Bing Crosby10/23/47-Groucho Marx10/30/47-William Bendix 11/06/47-Humphrey Bogart 11/13/47-Victor Moore11/20/47-Charles Boyer11/27/47-Dorothy Lamour 12/04/47-Red Skelton 12/11/47-Yehudi Munuhin & Arnold Stang12/18/47-Jimmy Durante12/25/47-Boris Karloff 01/01/48-Madeline Carroll 01/08/48-William Powell 01/15/48-Bing Crosby01/22/48-Lucille Ball01/29/48-Walter O'Keefe02/05/48-Ed "Archie" Gardner 02/12/48-Charles Laughton 02/19/48-Charles Boyer02/26/48-David Niven03/04/48-Cary Grant 03/11/48-Edward Everett Horton 03/18/48-Edward G. Robinson03/25/48-Clifton Webb04/01/48-Jimmy Durante04/08/48-Vera Vague 04/15/48-Charles Boyer04/22/48-Dorothy Kirsten04/29/48-Victor Moore05/06/48-Groucho Marx05/13/48-Dorothy Kirsten05/20/48-Henry Morgan 05/27/48-Dorothy Kirsten06/03/48-Ezio Pinza06/10/48-Dorothy Kirsten

Second Season

09/30/48-Judy Garland10/07/48-Edward G. Robinson10/14/48-Ezio Pinza10/21/48-No Guest - All Jolson 10/28/48-Dorothy Kirsten11/04/48-Burns & Allen 11/11/48-George Jessel11/18/48-Groucho Marx11/25/48-Victor Mature12/02/48-Peggy Lee12/09/48-Dennis Day12/16/48-Dinah Shore12/23/48-Kraft Choral Club12/30/48-Doris Day01/06/49-Larry Parks01/13/49-Groucho Marx01/20/49-Victor Moore01/27/49-Arthur Treacher02/03/49-Dennis Day02/10/49-Peggy Lee02/17/49-Joan Davis02/24/49-Andrews Sisters03/03/49-Dorothy Kirsten03/10/49-Jimmy Durante03/17/49-Roy Rogers & Dale Evans03/24/49-George Jessel03/31/49-(program pre-empted)04/07/49-Groucho Marx04/14/49-Margret Whiting04/21/49-Jimmy Durante04/28/49-Doris Day05/05/49-Dennis Day05/12/49-Victor Moore05/19/49-Dorothy Kirsten05/26/49-Groucho Marx

The Shell ChateauThe following programs from the Shell Chateau series are available. These are 60 minute programs, one program per CD, at a cost of $15 / £9. 29 Jun 35 Maxie Rosenblum06 Jul 35 Dixie Lee Crosby13 Jul 35 Joan Blondell20 Jul 35 Henry Hull27 Jul 35 Shaw & Lee

03 Aug 35 George Jessel10 Aug 35 Alice Brady17 Aug 35 Lionel Barrymore24 Aug 35 Delores Del Rio31 Aug 35 Boris Karloff

07 Sep 35 Joe Penner14 Sep 35 Fannie Brice21 Sep 35 Ricardo Cortez28 Sep 35 Ginger Rogers25 Jan 36 Cab Calloway

The Colgate ProgramWe have only four complete 30 minute programs from this 1943 series, and one partial show. They can be combined two per CD for $15 / £9.

01 Jan 43 | 12 Jan 43 | 19 Jan 43 | 26 Jan 43 | 30 Mar 43 (partial 15 minutes)

Additional Radio AppearancesThese are a variety of radio appearances by Al Jolson. They are also priced at $15 / £9 for a 60 minute CD.01 Jun 35 Radio spot "Go Into Your Dance" (10 min) 07 Dec 35 NBC Studio Dedication (150 min} 15 Jun 36 Lux "Burlesque' {60 min) 01 Oct 36 Sears Then & Now {30 min} 11 Jun 36 Hollywood Hotel (partial ~ 30 min) 03 Aug 38 Alexander’s Ragtime Band (30 min) 26 Jun 39 Federal Theatre Special Brdcst (30 min) 16 Dec 39 Arrowhead Springs Hotel Open (30 min) 29 Dec 39 Kate Smith Show {Partial - 30 min) 16 Jul 40 Arlington Racetrack (1S min) 10 Aug 41 Uncle Tom’s Cabin (30 min) 13 Aug 41 Treasury Hr. - Millions for Defense (60) 13 May 42 AFRS Command Performance (15 min) 13 Aug 43 This is the Army spot {5 min) 28 May 44 Radio Hall of Fame (l5 min) 23 Jul 44 Your All-Time Hit Parade (30 min) 02 Apr 45 Lux "Swanee River'* {60 min} 06 Jun45 Milton Berle Show (30 min) 01 Oct46 Hotel Aster Jolson Tribute (60 min) 27 Oct 46 Barry Gray Show (85 min) 17 Dec 46 Amos and Andy (30 min} 15 Jan 47 Bing Crosby Program (30 min} 20 Feb 47 Burns and Allen (30 min) 05 Mar 47 Bing Crosby Program (30 min) 02 Apr 47 Bing Crosby Program (30 min) 07 Apr 47 Lux "Alexander’s Ragtime Band {60 min) 08 Apr 47 Bob Hope Show (36 min} 07 May 47 Bing Crosby Program (30 min)

18 May 47 Jack Benny Program {30 min)02 Jun 47 Lux "The Jazz Singer" (60 min) 09 Jun 47 Operation Nightmare (30 min) 03 Dec 47 Bing Crosby Program (30 min)21 Jan 48 Durante program Jolson subs (30 min) 25 Jan 48 Edgar Bergan/Charlie McCarthy (30) 16 Feb 48 Lux "The Jolson Story" (60 min) 10 Apr 48 Operation Nightmare - Pt. 2 (30 min} 23 Oct 48 Jessel Friar's Roast (Jolson portion) (15) 23 Nov 48 This Is Your Life (30 min) 25 Dec 48 Two Hours of Stars (120 min) 04 Mar 49 Jimmy Durante Show (30 min} 01 Sep 49 Baltimore Polio program (20 min) 26 Oct 49 Steve Allen Show (60 min) 30 Nov 49 Bing Crosby Program (30 min) 28 Dec 49 Bing Crosby Program (30 min) 04 Jan 50 Bing Crosby Program {30 min) 15 Jan 50 Edgar Bergan/Charlie McCarthy (30 min) 20 Jan 50 Joan Davis Show (30 min) 01 Feb 50 Burns and Allen Show (30 min) 08 Feb 50 Bing Crosby Program (39 min) 15 Feb 50 Bing Crosby Program {30 min) 29 Mar 50 Burns and Allen Show (30 min) 02 Apr 50 Jack Benny Program (36 min) 03 May 50 Bing Crosby Program (30 min) 22 May 50 50 Lux "Jolson Sings Again" (60 min)16 Sep 50 Japan USAF Show (27 min)

Jolson DVDsFeature Movies

Al Jolson had starring roles in eleven feature motion pictures. Two of those, The Jazz Singer and Hallelujah, I’m A Bum, have excellent commercial releases, and there are links on the IAJS website to purchase those from Amazon.com. The remainder are available from the IAJS, in beautifully restored DVD editions, often with extra features. The available titles are:

The Singing FoolSay It With Songs

Mammy

Big BoyWonder Bar

Go Into Your Dance

The Singing KidRose of Washington Square

Swanee River

In addition, Al Jolson had significant cameo appearances in these two motion pictures, also available from the IAJS:

Rhapsody In Blue | Hollywood Cavalcade

Special IAJS DVD Productions➢ Jolson on Celluloid – Compilation of clips and shorts from a young Al Jolson by an acoustic

recording horn to home movies of Al and Erle in Encino. Includes the Screen Test, Soldier Field Concert, and more.

➢ A Day At Santa Anita and more – another variety of clips, including Harry Jolson, cartoons, and more.

➢ Jolson Documentaries – the original broadcast of Hollywood and the Stars “The Immortal Jolson” and “The South Bank Show,” a comprehensive British documentary on Jolson.

➢ The Cantor on the Sabbath – a meticulous restoration of the scene cut from The Jolson Story, inwhich Larry Parks mimes Al Jolson singing “The Cantor on the Sabbath,” with surrounding scenes restored.

➢ The Immortal Jolson – a fully restored and updated version of the 1963 television broadcast, with color sequences to make this program new again. Also includes the original broadcast.

➢ Jolson Sings and Sings – Every Jolson song performance from every Jolson movie on a DVD over two and three quarters hours long. Access by film, or watch the whole disc.

➢ Jolson Sings His Stories – all of the songs from the two Jolson film biographies, including thoseby Rudy Wissler, Virginia Rees, and Cantor Saul Silverman.

➢ Wilde About Jolson – comedian Larry Wilde’s interviews with George Jessel, Milton Berle, andStephen Longstreet from his attempt to produce an Al Jolson TV special.

➢ Jolson in Korea – newly discovered color footage taken of Al Jolson as he toured and performed in Korea, his final performances.

IAJS FestivalsThere are DVD recordings of many festivals through the years. While earlier festival recordings are transfers from videotape, those produced over the last 10 years or so have been edited especially for DVD viewing. Currently available are recordings of the 2004, 2005,2008, 2014, and 2019 Festivals.

DVD prices are $23 in the US, £13 in the UK. International orders are $34 from the US address.