The Singing Fool
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.
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The Singing Fool Trailer (1928)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-25
Top Cast
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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)
Bob Perry
Doorman at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)
Carl M. Leviness
Carl – Waiter at Clicquot Club (uncredited)
Jack Stoutenburg
Little Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City; sound version
Festival / Special Debut
September 29, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$388K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
15.25x
+$5.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Jackson, C. Graham Baker
- Original Score
- Shelton Brooks, Louis Silvers, Jules Buffano
- Original Title
- The Singing Fool
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $388K
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.9M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Joseph Jackson, C. Graham Baker
Shelton Brooks, Louis Silvers, Jules Buffano
Byron Haskin
Harold McCord, Ralph Dawson
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Byron Haskin
Director of Photography
Harold McCord
Editor
Shelton Brooks
Original Music Composer
Louis Silvers
Original Music Composer
Jules Buffano
Original Music Composer
Ralph Dawson
Editor
C. Graham Baker
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Singing Fool
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Singing Fool about?
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.
Who directed The Singing Fool?
The Singing Fool was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in The Singing Fool?
The principal cast of The Singing Fool includes Al Jolson, Betty Bronson, Josephine Dunn, Arthur Housman, Reed Howes.
When was The Singing Fool released and how long is it?
The Singing Fool was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Singing Fool?
The Singing Fool had a reported production budget of $388K and grossed $5.9M at the worldwide box office (15.25 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Singing Fool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Singing Fool was composed by Shelton Brooks, Louis Silvers, Jules Buffano.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Singing Fool?
The Singing Fool holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).