Autograph signature from the singer, comedian, and actor, who has boldly penned "Best wishes / Al Jolson" in blue ink.  Vertical and horizontal crease, mounting remnants above signature, else in fine condition.  5 x 8 inches (12.7 x 20.3 cm.).

A Lithuanian Jewish immigrant who came to New York as a child, Jolson is best known today for his appearance in 1927's The Jazz Singer, the first feature film with sound to enjoy wide commercial success.  Performing the song "Mammy" in blackface, Jolson ad-libbed his signature catchphrase, "You ain't heard nothing yet!"  Along with being one of the supreme performers of the vaudeville stage, Jolson was also the first musical artist to sell over 10 million records, and though his legacy has been controversial due to his use of stage blackface, his work is being re-appreciated for capturing the roots of minstrelsy shows and the classic popular songs of his era.