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The Jazz Singer (1927): $75,000

His life story is told in the stage show "Jolson" on the West End stage starring Brian Conley. Interred at Hillside Memorial Park, Culver City, California, USA. Adopted children (with Erle): Asa Jr (b.1948), Alicia (b.1949) Adopted son (with Ruby): Al Jr (b.1935) His life story told in 1999 musical "Jolson & Co", premiered off Broadway; York Theater Company production. Wrote the theme song for the 1920 Harding-Coolidge Republican campaign, "Harding, You're the Man for Us!" Died while playing cards in his suite at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. Brother of Vaudville entertainer Harry Jolson [1884-1952] Host of NBC Radio's "The Shell Chateau Hour" (1935). In a recently released 1918 draft card, Jolson gives his name as "Albert Jolson." Has one of the most elaborate burial sites in the USA. It is so large that it can be seen from the 405 (San Diego Freeway) in Culver City. The memorial which is central to the entire park consists of a large canopy supported by six enormous white stone columns with a series of terraced blue tiled cascading waterfalls. Beneath the canopy is Mr. Jolson's black marble sarcophagus and to the side a three foot bronzed statue of the entertainer which is in his famous kneeling position - the "Mammy pose". The ceiling of the canopy has a large mosaic of Moses holding the Ten Commandments. Cascading next to the waterfalls various flowers, shrubs and trees enhance this already magnificent burial site. There is also a marble meditation bench where you can sit and take in the breathtaking splendor of the Jolson memorial as well as the beautifully manicured grounds of Hillside Memorial Park. First music artist to sell over 10 million copies Played a critical part in the film careers of James Cagney and Joan Blondell. Jolson owned the rights to Marie Baumer's play, "Penny Arcade" and insisted that Warner Brothers retain the two lead actors in the film version, retitled Sinners' Holiday. Ironically, Cagney would never meet his benefactor, although he later starred with his then-wife, Ruby Keeler in Footlight Parade. On August 11, 2006, in recognition of his generosity, talent, and the magnitude of his stardom, the City of New York re-named the block of Broadway the runs past the Winter Garden Theater, unveiling a street sign reading: "Al Jolson Way."