Al Jackson — The Singing Kid Character Profile

About Al Jackson

A famous entertainer who suffers a nervous breakdown and loses his voice after his accountant embezzles his fortune. A country vacation leads him to meet Ruth Haines, decide to produce her play, and reconcile with her at the Broadway opening night after a misunderstanding.

Al Jackson — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Al Jolson

Appears in

The Singing Kid (1936)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (1)

• Al Jackson — Romantic Lovers — Ruth Haines (Beverly Roberts)

  Romantic partners who experience conflict but ultimately reconcile.

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