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The Singing Fool

The Singing Fool

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Singing Fool
  • Genres: Drama, Music
  • Release Date: 1928-09-29
  • Runtime: 102 minutes
  • Rating: 5/10 (5 votes)
  • Budget: $388,000
  • Revenue: $5,916,000
  • Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.5312
  • Languages: English, No Language

Cast & Crew

Al Jolson

Al Jolson

as Al Stone

Betty Bronson

Betty Bronson

as Grace

Josephine Dunn

Josephine Dunn

as Molly Winton

Arthur Housman

Arthur Housman

as Blackie Joe

Reed Howes

Reed Howes

as John Perry

Davey Lee

Davey Lee

as Sonny Boy

Edward Martindel

Edward Martindel

as Louis Marcus

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Robert Emmett O'Connor

as Cafe Owner Bill

Helen Lynch

Helen Lynch

as Maid

Agnes Franey

Agnes Franey

as 'Balloon' Girl

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Singing Fool Trailer (1928)

Al Jolson – On Top of the World (The Singing Fool 1928 Clip)

External Links

Keywords

musicalsilent filmbased on short storyvaudevillesinger-songwriterstruggling artistblackfacepart-talkie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Singing Fool?

The Singing Fool is a Drama, Music movie directed by . It was released on 1928-09-29.

Who are the main actors in The Singing Fool?

The main cast includes Al Jolson, Betty Bronson, Josephine Dunn, Arthur Housman, Reed Howes, .

Where can I watch The Singing Fool online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Singing Fool is available.

Is The Singing Fool based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Singing Fool?

The Singing Fool has an IMDb rating of 5/10 based on 5 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Singing Fool?

The movie had a production budget of $388,000 and earned $5,916,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Singing Fool?

The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Singing Fool filmed?

The Singing Fool was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Singing Fool?

The total runtime of The Singing Fool is 102 minutes.

Is The Singing Fool suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Singing Fool?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Singing Fool.

Does The Singing Fool have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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