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The Singing Fool

5.0(7)19281h 42m1

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.

  • TMDB

    5.0/10

    7 votes

Status
Released
Budget
$388K
Box office
$5.9M
Language
English
  • musical
  • silent film
  • based on short story
  • vaudeville
  • singer-songwriter
  • struggling artist
  • blackface
  • part-talkie

Top billed cast

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereNew York City; sound version19 Sept 1928
    • TheatricalSound version29 Sept 1928
    • TheatricalSilent version1 Jan 1929
  • United KingdomGB

    • TheatricalULondon9 Nov 1928
  • ArgentinaAR

    • Theatrical14 Aug 1930
  • BelgiumBE

    • Theatrical3 Jan 1930
  • DenmarkDK

    • Theatrical17 Aug 1929
  • FinlandFI

    • Theatrical19 Sept 1929
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical29 Dec 1929
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical3 Jun 1929
  • HungaryHU

    • Theatrical20 Sept 1929
  • IrelandIE

    • Theatrical19 Apr 1929
  • JapanJP

    • Theatrical11 Apr 1930
  • NorwayNO

    • TheatricalA18 Sept 1929

Frequently asked questions

When was The Singing Fool released?
The Singing Fool was released on 29 September 1928.
Where can I watch The Singing Fool online?
The Singing Fool is available on Artiflix in India. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for The Singing Fool?
No verified Hindi trailer for The Singing Fool is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of The Singing Fool?
The Singing Fool holds a 5.0/10 audience score from 7 votes.
Who directed The Singing Fool?
The Singing Fool (1928) was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
How long is The Singing Fool?
The Singing Fool runs for 1h 42m.

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