The Singing Fool
1928, English. 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Singing Fool is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Lloyd BaconDirector
- Al JolsonAl Stone
- Betty BronsonGrace
- Josephine DunnMolly Winton
- Arthur HousmanBlackie Joe
- Reed HowesJohn Perry
- Davey LeeSonny Boy
- Edward MartindelLouis Marcus
- Robert Emmett O'ConnorCafe Owner Bill
- Helen LynchMaid
- Agnes Franey'Balloon' Girl
- James CagneyHandsy Patron at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)
- William H. O'BrienWaiter at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 29 September 1928
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- C. Graham Baker
- Budget
- $388K
- Box office
- $5.9M
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What The Singing Fool is based on
The Singing Fool is adapted from a short story.
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The Singing Fool runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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Which OTT platform is The Singing Fool on?
The Singing Fool is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Singing Fool?
If you liked The Singing Fool, try Yankee Doodle Dandy, Grace Unplugged, Too Late Blues.
Who directed The Singing Fool?
The Singing Fool (1928) was directed by Lloyd Bacon and stars Al Jolson, Betty Bronson, Josephine Dunn.
What is The Singing Fool based on?
The Singing Fool is adapted from a short story.