Filmboxd Logo

Filmboxd

1928

The Singing Fool

Directed by Lloyd Bacon

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.

Duration

1h 42m

Released

September 29, 1928

Revenue

$5,916,000

You´re not logged yet? Do it here

5.0

Rating5

Views0

Likes0

Lists3

Cast15

  • Al Jolson
  • Betty Bronson
  • Josephine Dunn
  • Arthur Housman
  • Reed Howes
  • Davey Lee
  • Edward Martindel
  • Robert Emmett O'Connor
  • Helen Lynch

Recommended Films

  • Spotlight Scandals
  • First Express
  • Calypso Heat Wave
  • Juke Box Rhythm
  • Dig!
  • Porgy and Bess
  • Make-Believers
  • Totally Crazy
  • Hilfe, ich liebe Zwillinge!
  • Beyond the Sea
  • Gruß und Kuss vom Tegernsee
  • Im singenden Rössel am Königssee
  • Eine Frau, die weiß was sie will
  • Die Deutschmeister
  • The Spessart Inn
  • Clear the stage for Marika
  • Captain Korda
  • Trevor: The Musical
  • Emilia Pérez