The Singing Fool [207143] Released: 1928-09-29 Revenue: $5,916,000 Budget: $388,000 Profit: $5,528,000 Runtime: 102 mins Popularity: 0.7399 Vote Average: 5 Vote Count: 5 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. Cast [15] Al JolsonAl Stone Betty BronsonGrace Josephine DunnMolly Winton Arthur HousmanBlackie Joe Reed HowesJohn Perry Davey LeeSonny Boy Edward MartindelLouis Marcus Robert Emmett O'ConnorCafe Owner Bill Helen LynchMaid Agnes Franey'Balloon' Girl James CagneyHandsy Patron at William H. O'BrienWaiter at Blacki Bob PerryDoorman at Black Carl M. LevinessCarl – Waiter Jack StoutenburgLittle Boy Trailers The Singing Fool Trailer (1928) Al Jolson – On Top of the World (The Singing Fool 1928 Clip)