The Singing Fool (1928)

5.0/10 • 102 min • Drama Music

Overview

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.

Cast

Al Jolson

Betty Bronson

Josephine Dunn

Arthur Housman

Reed Howes

Davey Lee

Edward Martindel

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Cafe Owner Bill

Helen Lynch

Agnes Franey

James Cagney

Handsy Patron at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)

William H. O'Brien

Waiter at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)

Carl M. Leviness

Carl – Waiter at Clicquot Club (uncredited)

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