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The Singing Fool

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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.…

DirectorLloyd Bacon
WriterC. Graham Baker
ProducerDarryl F. Zanuck

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Cast · Directed by Lloyd Bacon

AJAl Jolson
Al Jolson
Al Stone
BBBetty Bronson
Betty Bronson
Grace
JDJosephine Dunn
Josephine Dunn
Molly Winton
AHArthur Housman
Arthur Housman
Blackie Joe
RHReed Howes
Reed Howes
John Perry
DLDavey Lee
Davey Lee
Sonny Boy
EMEdward Martindel
Edward Martindel
Louis Marcus
RORobert Emmett O'Connor
Robert Emmett O'Connor
Cafe Owner Bill
HLHelen Lynch
Helen Lynch
Maid
AFAgnes Franey
Agnes Franey
'Balloon' Girl
JCJames Cagney
James Cagney
Handsy Patron at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)
WOWilliam H. O'Brien
William H. O'Brien
Waiter at Blackie Joe's (uncredited)

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