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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

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Cast15

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

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