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St. Louis Blues

1929Dudley Murphy
IMDb 6.5
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"Queen of the Blues"

In this all-black cast short, legendary blues singer Bessie Smith finds her gambler lover Jimmy messin' with a pretty, younger woman; he leaves and she sings the blues, with chorus and dancers.

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What is St. Louis Blues (1929) about?

In this all-black cast short, legendary blues singer Bessie Smith finds her gambler lover Jimmy messin' with a pretty, younger woman; he leaves and she sings the blues, with chorus and dancers.

Who stars in St. Louis Blues?

St. Louis Blues stars Bessie Smith (Bessie - Battered Wife), James P. Johnson (Piano Player (uncredited)), Alec Lovejoy (Gambler (uncredited)), Jimmy Mordecai (Jimmy the Pimp), Isabel Washington (Jimmy's Girlfriend). The film was directed by Dudley Murphy.

How long is St. Louis Blues?

St. Louis Blues has a runtime of 16 min and premiered in 1929. It is rated Not Rated.

Is St. Louis Blues worth watching?

St. Louis Blues holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Music, Drama, Short are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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