Footlights and Fools
“Mirth! Melody! Drama! Color!”
Synopsis
Moore plays the "dual" role of a French singer in America who was originally an American chorus girl in France to acquire a new persona.
Top Cast
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Colleen Moore
Betty Murphy / Fifi D'Auray
Raymond Hackett
Jimmy Willet
Fredric March
Gregory Pyne
Virginia Lee Corbin
Claire Floyd
Edward Martindel
Chandler Cunnungham
Adrienne D'Ambricourt
Jo
Frederick Howard
Treasurer
Mickey Bennett
Call boy
Sydney Jarvis
Stage manager
Cleve Moore
Press agent
Ben Hendricks Jr.
Stage doorman
Larry Banthim
Bud Burke
Earl Bartlett
Trio Leader (uncredited)
Nora Cecil
(uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Carey Wilson, Thomas J. Geraghty
- Original Score
- Alois Reiser
- Original Title
- Footlights and Fools
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Carey Wilson, Thomas J. Geraghty
Alois Reiser
Henry Freulich, Sidney Hickox
John McCormick
Department Leadership Roster
Carey Wilson
Writer
William A. Seiter
Director
Thomas J. Geraghty
Writer
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
John McCormick
Producer
Henry Freulich
Director of Photography
Alois Reiser
Original Music Composer
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Footlights and Fools
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Footlights and Fools about?
Moore plays the "dual" role of a French singer in America who was originally an American chorus girl in France to acquire a new persona.
Who directed Footlights and Fools?
Footlights and Fools was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in Footlights and Fools?
The principal cast of Footlights and Fools includes Colleen Moore, Raymond Hackett, Fredric March, Virginia Lee Corbin, Edward Martindel.
When was Footlights and Fools released and how long is it?
Footlights and Fools was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Footlights and Fools?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Footlights and Fools was composed by Alois Reiser.