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St. Louis Blues

St. Louis Blues

(1958)

Overview

Will Handy grows up in Memphis with his preacher father and his Aunt Hagar. His father intends for him to use his musical gifts only in church, but he can't stay away from the music of the streets and workers. After he writes a theme song for a local politician, Gogo, a speakeasy singer, convinces Will to be her accompanist. Will is estranged from his father for many years while he writes and publishes many blues songs. At last the family is reunited when Gogo brings them to New York to see Will's music played by a symphony orchestra.

Featured Crew

  1. Director : Allen Reisner
  2. Producer : Robert Smith
  3. Writer : Ted Sherdeman,Robert Smith
  4. Editor : Eda Warren
  5. Cast : Nat King Cole,Eartha Kitt,Cab Calloway,Ella Fitzgerald,Mahalia Jackson,Ruby Dee,Juano Hernández,Teddy Buckner,Barney Bigard,George 'Red' Callender,Lee Young,George Washington,Billy Preston,Pearl Bailey

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Original TitleSt. Louis Blues

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1958-04-07

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 45m

Production CompaniesParamount Pictures

Genres

  • Drama
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