George Jessel
George Albert "Georgie" Jessel (April 3, 1898 – May 23, 1981) was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and film producer. He was famous in his lifetime as a multitalented comedic entertainer, achieving a level of recognition that transcended his limited roles in movies. He was widely known by his nickname, the "Toastmaster General of the United States," for his frequent role as the master of ceremonies at political and entertainment gatherings. Jessel originated the title role in the stage production of The Jazz Singer.
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| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.8644 |
| Birthday | 1898-04-03 |
| Place of Birth | The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA |
| Also Known As | George Albert "Georgie" Jessel, George Albert Jessel, Toastmaster General of the United States, |
1967
Valley of the Dolls
6.003/145
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Valley of the Dolls
1930
Politics
0/0
An ambitious campaign manager makes friends, influences people and welcomes his long-lost mother to Ellis Island.
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Politics
1979
Diary of a Young Comic
7/1
A time capsule of the L.A. comedy scene in the 1970s, "Diary of a Young Comic" casts Richard Lewis as a fictionalized version of himself - a young New...
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Diary of a Young Comic
1970
The Phynx
3.7/10
A rock band is invented by the government as a cover to find hostages in a remote castle in Albania held by communist enemies of the USA.
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The Phynx
1953
Yesterday and Today
7/1
A compilation of early-day silent films that serves as a glimpse back to the formative days of the movie industry as a salute to Hollywood's Golden Ye...
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Yesterday and Today
1957
Wonders of New Orleans
0/0
Travelogue featuring New Orleans, its music, and its Mardi Gras.
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Wonders of New Orleans
1926
Private Izzy Murphy
8/1
Isadore "Izzy" Goldberg changes his name to I. Patrick Murphy because his store is in an Irish-neighborhood in New York City. He meets Eileen Cohannig...
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Private Izzy Murphy
1927
Sailor Izzy Murphy
7/1
Izzy Murphy is a street vendor of scents that falls in love with the beautiful woman (Audrey Ferris) whose picture adorns the perfume bottle he sells....
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Sailor Izzy Murphy
1958
Wonders of Chicago
0/0
A BAFTA award nominated documentary taking a satirically narrated look at the "Windy City".
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Wonders of Chicago
1931
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
4.333/3
Veteran vaudevillian regales the audience with highlights from his comedy travel monologue and introduces "His Modern Art Choir," A Russian group he m...
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George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir
1969
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
4.75/10
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Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness?
1929
Happy Days
6.333/3
In Fox's contribution to the all-star revue cycle of early talkies, showboat singer Margie, hearing that the show is in arrears, goes to New York to g...
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Happy Days
1983
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
7/3
Out-takes (mostly from Warner Bros.), promotional shorts, movie premieres, public service pleas, wardrobe tests, documentary material, and archival fo...
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Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
1959
Juke Box Rhythm
7.667/3
An European princess visiting America helps a record producer organize a big concert.
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Juke Box Rhythm
2018
The Other Side of the Wind
6.7/230
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The Other Side of the Wind
1931
It Might Be Worse
5.4/5
George convinces his friend John that suicide isn't the answer.
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It Might Be Worse
1929
Love, Live & Laugh
9/1
Any movie that starts Jewish entertainer George Jessel as an Italian accordionist named Luigi can't be all bad. In love with the beautiful Margharita...
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Love, Live & Laugh
1944
Four Jills in a Jeep
6.8/5
Reenactments of actual USO experiences of its female stars entertaining troops overseas.
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Four Jills in a Jeep
1943
Stage Door Canteen
6.289/19
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Stage Door Canteen
1927
Ginsberg the Great
10/1
Johnny Ginsberg (George Jessel) is a tailor's assistant whose ambition is to become a successful conjurer/magician. He joins a carnival and fails but...
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Ginsberg the Great
1958
Wonders of Puerto Rico
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Wonders of Puerto Rico
1929
Lucky Boy
5.25/4
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Lucky Boy
1934
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
5/3
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Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9
1957
Beau James
5.4/5
The story of Jimmy Walker who became mayor of New York in the '20s.
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Beau James
1970
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
6/1
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The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians
1981
Reds
6.874/374
An account of the revolutionary years of the legendary American journalist John Reed, who shared his adventurous professional life with his radical co...
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Reds
1997
Frank Capra's American Dream
6.5/8
A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.
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Frank Capra's American Dream
2019
Sid & Judy
7.4/16
Explore the dramatic career and personal struggles of the talented and tragically short-lived entertainer Judy Garland through rare concert footage, n...
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Sid & Judy
1967
The Busy Body
7.222/9
Sid Caesar is a bumbling gopher to a mob boss who must recover a fortune in cash stowed in the suit of a corpse.
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The Busy Body
1976
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
4.313/16
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Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1928
George Washington Cohen
9/1
George Washington Cohen, a naïve young man discovers a wallet in the street and returns it to its owner, the wealthy Wall Street banker, Mr. Gorman. I...
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