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Pete Kelly's Blues

NR19551h 35mJack Webb
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 60%

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"A jazz-man of the wide-open '20s - caught in the crossfire of its blazing .38s!"

In 1927, a Kansas City, Missouri cornet player and his band perform nightly at a seedy speakeasy until a racketeer tries to extort them in exchange for protection.

CrimeDramaMusic
JazzProhibition EraGangsterJazz Singer Or MusicianHornExtortionKansas CitySpeakeasyProtection RacketJazz Band

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What is Pete Kelly's Blues (1955) about?

In 1927, a Kansas City, Missouri cornet player and his band perform nightly at a seedy speakeasy until a racketeer tries to extort them in exchange for protection.

Who stars in Pete Kelly's Blues?

Pete Kelly's Blues stars Jack Webb (Pete Kelly), Janet Leigh (Ivy Conrad), Edmond O'Brien (Fran McCarg), Peggy Lee (Rose Hopkins), Andy Devine (George Tenell). The film was directed by Jack Webb.

How long is Pete Kelly's Blues?

Pete Kelly's Blues has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1955. It is rated NR.

Is Pete Kelly's Blues worth watching?

Pete Kelly's Blues holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 60. Fans of Crime, Drama, Music are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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