The Singing Fool

1928 | 102 minutes | 5.0 ★ (5)

The Singing Fool
  • 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.

  • Release Date

    29 September 1928

  • DirectingLloyd Bacon
  • Budget

    $388,000.00

  • Revenue

    $5,916,000.00

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