Dail Herbert (5 results)

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 2nd edition. 98 pages. 9.21x6.14x0.23 inches. In Stock.

Following the success of The Jazz Singer, Jolson starred in this musical drama, part-talkie film that assisted in helping to cement the popularity of both sound and the musical genre. First U.K. MGM edition, small 8vo., eight full-page photographic stills from the film, tone but clean, publisher's red cloth boards gilt, pictorial dust-jacket, illustrated on both panels, small chips to spine extremities and corners, otherwise very good and bright.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. Tiny abrasion from tape on rear pastedown, near fine in a very good dust jacket with moderate toning, and chips and tears. Photoplay edition novelized from the film with a jacket portrayal of Al Jolson on the front panel, and illustrated with stills from the film. Sequel to the first talkie, *The Jazz Singer*, and scarce.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition. Near fine in very good dustwrapper with a bit of age-toning and a few tiny nicks and tears. Photoplay edition novelized from the film with a jacket portrayal of Al Jolson on the front panel, and illustrated with stills from the film. Sequel to the first talkie, *The Jazz Singer*, and scarce.…

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 ÒSonny BoyÓ. 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.…