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The Singing Fool( 1928)

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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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Al Jolson

      Al Stone

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      Betty Bronson

      Grace

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      Josephine Dunn

      Molly Winton

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      Arthur Housman

      Blackie Joe

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      Reed Howes

      John Perry

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      Davey Lee

      Sonny Boy

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      Edward Martindel

      Louis Marcus

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      Robert Emmett O'Connor

      Cafe Owner Bill

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      Helen Lynch

      Maid

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      Agnes Franey

      'Balloon' Girl

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      James Cagney

      Handsy Patron at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)

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      William H. O'Brien

      Waiter at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)

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      Bob Perry

      Doorman at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)

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      Carl M. Leviness

      Carl – Waiter at Clicquot Club (uncredited)

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      Jack Stoutenburg

      Little Boy (uncredited)

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    388000.00

    Revenue

    5916000.00

    Keywords

    • musical
    • silent film
    • based on short story
    • vaudeville
    • singer-songwriter
    • struggling artist
    • blackface
    • part-talkie