Movie

The Singing Fool

★ 5.0(7)19281h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Lloyd Bacon
Release date: 1928-09-29
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Box office: $5,916,000
Budget: $388,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

The Singing Fool — trailer

About The Singing Fool

The Singing Fool is a 1928 movie in the Drama and Music genres, directed by Lloyd Bacon, starring Al Jolson, Betty Bronson and Josephine Dunn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Singing Fool in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Al Stone

Betty Bronson

Grace

Josephine Dunn

Molly Winton

Arthur Housman

Blackie Joe

Reed Howes

John Perry

Davey Lee

Sonny Boy

Edward Martindel

Louis Marcus

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Cafe Owner Bill

Helen Lynch

Maid

Agnes Franey

'Balloon' Girl

James Cagney

Handsy Patron at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)

William H. O'Brien

Waiter at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

musicalsilent filmbased on short storyvaudevillesinger-songwriterstruggling artistblackfacepart-talkie

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Singing Fool in Mexico?+

The Singing Fool is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Singing Fool on Netflix?+

The Singing Fool is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Singing Fool?+

The Singing Fool has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in The Singing Fool?+

The Singing Fool stars Al Jolson, Betty Bronson, Josephine Dunn, Arthur Housman and Reed Howes.

When did The Singing Fool come out?+

The Singing Fool is a 1928 movie directed by Lloyd Bacon.

What genre is The Singing Fool?+

The Singing Fool is Drama and Music film.

Who directed The Singing Fool?+

The Singing Fool was directed by Lloyd Bacon.