The Singing Fool

The Singing Fool

1928/09/29 • $388,000 • Released • English, No Language

Drama
Music
5.0
1h 42m

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.

Director : Lloyd Bacon

Casts
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

Agnes Franey

'Balloon' Girl

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)

Bob Perry

Doorman at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)

Carl M. Leviness

Carl M. Leviness

Carl – Waiter at Clicquot Club (uncredited)

Jack Stoutenburg

Little Boy (uncredited)

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