The Singing Fool

September. 19,1928      
Rating:
6.3
Trailer Synopsis Cast

After years of hopeful struggle, Al Stone (Jolson) is on his way. "I'm Sittin' on Top of the World", he sings to an appreciative speakeasy crowd. But, as Al discovers, getting there is one thing. Staying there is another. Singing waiter Stone gets his huge break on a magical night when his song wows a big-time producer and a gold-digging showgirl he fancies. Broadway success and marriage follow, but sure enough, hard times are on the way. Al's fickle wife abandons him, taking the beloved son he calls Sonny Boy with her. Heartbroken, Al becomes a devastated loner until friends from the speakeasy that launched his career rescue him from a life on the streets. Soon, Al is back in lights. But another crisis awaits: Sonny Boy is in the hospital and dying....

Al Jolson as  Al Stone
Betty Bronson as  Grace
Josephine Dunn as  Molly Winton
Arthur Housman as  Blackie Joe
Reed Howes as  John Perry
Davey Lee as  Sonny Boy
Edward Martindel as  Louis Marcus
Robert Emmett O'Connor as  Cafe Owner Bill
Helen Lynch as  Maid

Reviews

Lovesusti
1928/09/19

The Worst Film Ever

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Mjeteconer
1928/09/20

Just perfect...

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SpunkySelfTwitter
1928/09/21

It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

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BallWubba
1928/09/22

Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.

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