Moma Yoelson is Jolson's mother. Her death is one of the events that, along with the beginning of World War II, helps bring Jolson back to reality and to the stage after he has abandoned show business. The summary gives no further details about her actions or relationship with him.
Mrs. Yoelson is Asa's mother and part of the family that reluctantly agrees to let him pursue singing after he runs away and is found in Baltimore. Later, the song her husband sings with Al is identified as the music that she and Cantor Yoelson danced to at their wedding, linking her to the family moment that draws Al back to music.
Tamara Shayne has 14 screen credits in a career dating back to 1939. Signature works include Romanoff and Juliet, Jolson Sings Again, Pirates of Monterey. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
