The Singing Fool(1928)
The Singing Fool Synopsis
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.
The Singing Fool (1928) is a drama and music film directed by Lloyd Bacon, released on September 29, 1928 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Al Jolson, Betty Bronson, Josephine Dunn and Arthur Housman. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Lloyd Bacon
- Writers:
- C. Graham Baker, Joseph Jackson, C. Graham Baker
- Producers:
- Darryl F. Zanuck
- Cinematographer:
- Byron Haskin
- Composer:
- Louis Silvers
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $388,000
- Revenue:
- $5,916,000
- Status:
- Released
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The Singing Fool Trailer (1928)
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Al Jolson – On Top of the World (The Singing Fool 1928 Clip)
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The Singing Fool Cast & Crew
Main cast
Al Jolson
as Al Stone
Betty Bronson
as Grace
Josephine Dunn
as Molly Winton
Arthur Housman
as Blackie Joe
Reed Howes
as John Perry
Davey Lee
as Sonny Boy
Edward Martindel
as Louis Marcus
Robert Emmett O'Connor
as Cafe Owner Bill
Helen Lynch
as Maid
Agnes Franey
as 'Balloon' Girl
James Cagney
as Handsy Patron at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
as Waiter at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Lloyd Bacon, written by C. Graham Baker, Joseph Jackson and C. Graham Baker, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
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The Singing Fool Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Singing Fool – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Singing Fool online?
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The Singing Fool (1928) is available to stream on Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Singing Fool?
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The main cast of The Singing Fool (1928) includes Al Jolson, Betty Bronson, Josephine Dunn, Arthur Housman and Reed Howes. The film was directed by Lloyd Bacon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Singing Fool released?
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The Singing Fool was released on September 29, 1928 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Singing Fool worth watching?
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The Singing Fool (1928) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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