The Singing Fool (1928)
1928 · 1h 42m · Drama, Music
Genres: Drama, Music
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.
Director: Lloyd Bacon
Writers: C. Graham Baker
Music by: Louis Silvers, Jules Buffano
Cinematography: Byron Haskin
Editor: Ralph Dawson, Harold McCord
Box office: $6M
Cast
Al Jolson as Al StoneBetty Bronson as GraceJosephine Dunn as Molly WintonArthur Housman as Blackie JoeReed Howes as John PerryDavey Lee as Sonny BoyEdward Martindel as Louis MarcusRobert Emmett O'Connor as Cafe Owner BillHelen Lynch as MaidAgnes Franey as 'Balloon' GirlJames Cagney as Handsy Patron at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)William H. O'Brien as Waiter at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)More like this
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