The film was a tremendous financial success , and won Academy Awards for Best Music , Scoring of a Musical Picture , and Best Sound Recording ( John Livadary ) . It was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role ( Larry Parks ) , Best Actor in a Supporting Role ( William Demarest ) , Best Cinematography , Color and Best Film Editing . The film was also entered into the 1947 Cannes Film Festival
1947 Cannes Film Festival
1947 Cannes Film Festival
The Jolson Story