Footlights and Fools(1929)
Mirth! Melody! Drama! Color!
Footlights and Fools Synopsis
Moore plays the "dual" role of a French singer in America who was originally an American chorus girl in France to acquire a new persona.
Footlights and Fools (1929) is a music and drama film directed by William A. Seiter, released on November 8, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Colleen Moore, Raymond Hackett, Fredric March and Virginia Lee Corbin. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- William A. Seiter
- Writers:
- Thomas J. Geraghty, Carey Wilson
- Producers:
- John McCormick
- Cinematographer:
- Henry Freulich
- Composer:
- Alois Reiser
- Production:
- First National Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Footlights and Fools Cast & Crew
Main cast
Colleen Moore
as Betty Murphy / Fifi D'Auray
Raymond Hackett
as Jimmy Willet
Fredric March
as Gregory Pyne
Virginia Lee Corbin
as Claire Floyd
Edward Martindel
as Chandler Cunnungham
Adrienne D'Ambricourt
as Jo
- Frederick Howard
Frederick Howard
as Treasurer
Mickey Bennett
as Call boy
Sydney Jarvis
as Stage manager
Cleve Moore
as Press agent
Ben Hendricks Jr.
as Stage doorman
- Larry Banthim
Larry Banthim
as Bud Burke
Key crew
Directed by William A. Seiter, written by Thomas J. Geraghty and Carey Wilson, produced by John McCormick.
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Footlights and Fools Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Footlights and Fools – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Footlights and Fools online?
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Who stars in Footlights and Fools?
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The main cast of Footlights and Fools (1929) includes Colleen Moore, Raymond Hackett, Fredric March, Virginia Lee Corbin and Edward Martindel. The film was directed by William A. Seiter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Footlights and Fools released?
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Footlights and Fools was released on November 8, 1929 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is Footlights and Fools worth watching?
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Footlights and Fools (1929) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.