The Singing Fool(1928)

50

1h 42m

  • Drama,
  • Music

Overview

After years of hopeful struggle, waiter and aspiring singer-songwriter Al Stone is on his way. He gets his huge break on a magical night when his song wows big-time producer Louis Marcus and gold-digging showgirl Molly, whom Al fancies. Broadway success and marriage follow, but sure enough, hard times are on the way.

Cast

  • Al Jolson

    Al Jolson

    Al Stone

  • Betty Bronson

    Betty Bronson

    Grace

  • Josephine Dunn

    Josephine Dunn

    Molly Winton

  • Arthur Housman

    Arthur Housman

    Blackie Joe

  • Reed Howes

    Reed Howes

    John Perry

  • Davey Lee

    Davey Lee

    Sonny Boy

  • Edward Martindel

    Edward Martindel

    Louis Marcus

  • Robert Emmett O'Connor

    Robert Emmett O'Connor

    Cafe Owner Bill

  • Helen Lynch

    Helen Lynch

    Maid

  • James Cagney

    James Cagney

    Handsy Patron at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)

  • William H. O'Brien

    William H. O'Brien

    Waiter at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)

  • Carl M. Leviness

    Carl M. Leviness

    Carl – Waiter at Clicquot Club (uncredited)

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    Status

    Released (Sep 29, 1928)

    Budget

    $388,000

    Revenue

    $5,916,000

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