Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated October 27, 1950 reads, "The casket bearing the body of Al Jolson is shown leaving the Temple Israel following funeral services. More than 20,000 Angelenos jammed the streets to honor the man whose death was mourned by millions of fans."
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Jolson, Al,--1886-1950--Death and burial Jolson, Al,--1886-1950--Friends and associates Cohn, Harry,--1891-1958 Brand, Harry,--1895-1989 Akst, Harry,--1894-1963 Fried, Martin Temple Israel of Hollywood Funeral rites and ceremonies--California--Los Angeles Coffins--California--Los Angeles Synagogues--California--Los Angeles Crowds--California--Los Angeles Motion picture producers and directors--United States Composers--United States Spectators--California--Los Angeles Police--California--Los Angeles Fans (Persons)--United States Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Hollywood Boulevard (Los Angeles, Calif.) Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Evening Herald Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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