The Singing Fool. Illustrated with Scenes from the Motion Picture

New York: Grosset & Dunlap, 1929. Photoplay edition issued to coincide with the release of the film starring Al Jolson, Betty Compson and child star David Lee. After the massive success of The Jazz Singer, Warner Brothers quickly turned around and created another vehicle to showcase their star. The Singing Fool, like its predecessor, is part silent film and part talkie. The film introduces the song “Sonny Boy”. Very good in dust jacket with a few small nicks and tears. The front panel is a portrait of Jolson being hugged by the boy David Lee. Striking cover.