Footlights and Fools
"Mirth! Melody! Drama! Color!"
Originally released in 1929. Footlights and Fools is a music/drama film. directed by William A. Seiter. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Colleen Moore, Raymond Hackett, and Fredric March
Synopsis
Moore plays the "dual" role of a French singer in America who was originally an American chorus girl in France to acquire a new persona.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 8, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Colleen Moore
as Betty Murphy / Fifi D'Auray
Raymond Hackett
as Jimmy Willet
Fredric March
as Gregory Pyne
Virginia Lee Corbin
as Claire Floyd
Edward Martindel
as Chandler Cunnungham
Adrienne D'Ambricourt
as Jo
Frederick Howard
as Treasurer
Mickey Bennett
as Call boy
Sydney Jarvis
as Stage manager
Cleve Moore
as Press agent
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- First National Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Footlights and Fools about?
Moore plays the "dual" role of a French singer in America who was originally an American chorus girl in France to acquire a new persona.
Who directed Footlights and Fools?
Footlights and Fools was directed by William A. Seiter.
How long is Footlights and Fools?
Footlights and Fools has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Footlights and Fools released?
Footlights and Fools was released on November 8, 1929 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Footlights and Fools?
The main cast of Footlights and Fools includes Colleen Moore, Raymond Hackett, Fredric March, Virginia Lee Corbin, Edward Martindel.