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Stars of Vaudeville #939: Harry Jolson by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of Harry Jolson (Hirsch Yoelson, 1882-1953). Born in Lithuania, the son of a cantor who would settle the family in Washington DC, Harry was the older brother of singer Al Jolson — who would go on to much greater fame in show business. But being older, it was Harry who ran away […]

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 9:57am on January 12, 2016 ☆ ⚑

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