The Singing Fool (1928): Cast
The Singing Fool is a 1928 music drama directed by Lloyd Bacon, starring Al Jolson as Al Stone, Edward Martindel and Josephine Dunn. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Singing Fool About?
The premise of The Singing Fool without spoilers.
After years of hopeful struggle, Al Stone, a waiter and aspiring singer‑songwriter, finally gets his big break on a magical night when his song captivates renowned producer Louis Marcus and attracts the attention of gold‑digging showgirl Molly, whom Al admires. Broadway triumph and a swift marriage follow, but the couple soon faces hard times.
The Singing Fool Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- early sound film
- blackface
- part talkie
- blockbuster
- singing
- speakeasy
- singing waiter
- manhattan new york city
- troubled marriage
- stage performance
- newspaper headline
- musical number
+12 more Show fewer
- down and out
- divorce
- dance number
- comeback
- dead child
- marriage
- california
- nightclub
- adultery
- new york city
- broadway manhattan new york city
- death of child
The Singing Fool Cast & Characters
Al Jolson leads the cast as Al Stone, with Edward Martindel as Louis Marcus and Josephine Dunn as Molly Winton. Directed by Lloyd Bacon; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lloyd Bacon
- Al Jolson as Al Stone
- Edward Martindel as Louis Marcus
- Josephine Dunn as Molly Winton
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James Cagney as Handsy Patron at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)
Also Starring in The Singing Fool
· 11 more- William H. O'Brien Waiter at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)
- Carl M. Leviness Carl – Waiter at Clicquot Club (uncredited)
- Robert Emmett O'Connor Cafe Owner Bill
- Arthur Housman Blackie Joe
- Bob Perry Doorman at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)
- Reed Howes John Perry
- Betty Bronson Grace
- Helen Lynch Maid
- Davey Lee Sonny Boy
- Jack Stoutenburg Little Boy (uncredited)
- Agnes Franey 'Balloon' Girl
More from Lloyd Bacon
More films directed by Lloyd Bacon, best-rated first: Footlight Parade, 42nd Street, She Couldn’t Say No and The French Line.
The Singing Fool Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Al Jolson – On Top of the World (The Singing Fool 1928 Clip)
Seen The Singing Fool?
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sing, Baby, Sing, The Singing Kid and Something to Sing About.
The Singing Fool FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Singing Fool, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Singing Fool?
The Singing Fool runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was The Singing Fool released?
The Singing Fool was released on September 19, 1928.
Who directed The Singing Fool?
The Singing Fool was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
More films by Lloyd Bacon Who is in the cast of The Singing Fool?
The Singing Fool stars Al Jolson as Al Stone, Edward Martindel as Louis Marcus and Josephine Dunn as Molly Winton, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Singing Fool have a post-credit scene?
No. The Singing Fool has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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