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St. Louis Blues (1929)

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Short | 16 min |Short, Drama, Music


In her only known film appearance, legendary blues singer Bessie Smith witnesses her lover's betrayal, then sings a powerful rendition of the title song.

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Director

Dudley Murphy

Writer

Dudley Murphy (writer)

Cinematographer

Walter Strenge

Editor

Russell G. Shields (as Russell Shields)

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Updated 1929 Sep 8


Release date

Sep 8, 1929 (United States)

Awards

1 win


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10 cast members
Name Known for
Bessie Smith primary photo Bessie SmithBessie - Battered Wife Bessie - Battered Wife See fewer Angel Heart (1987)
Jimmy Mordecai primary photo Jimmy MordecaiJimmy the Pimp Jimmy the Pimp See fewer St. Louis Blues (1929)
Isabel Washington primary photo Isabel WashingtonJimmy's Girlfriend Jimmy's Girlfriend See fewer Adam Clayton Powell (1989)
Hall Johnson Choir primary photo Hall Johnson Choir Choir Choir See fewer Lost Horizon (1937)
Edgar Connor primary photo Edgar ConnorCraps game leader Craps game leader See fewer Hallelujah I'm a Bum (1933)
Johnny Lee primary photo Johnny Lee Bartender Bartender See fewer Song of the South (1946)
Hall Johnson primary photo Hall JohnsonChoir Leader (uncredited) Choir Leader (uncredited) See fewer Meet John Doe (1941)
James P. Johnson primary photo James P. JohnsonPiano Player (uncredited) Piano Player (uncredited) See fewer Southland Tales (2006)
Alec Lovejoy primary photo Alec LovejoyGambler (uncredited) Gambler (uncredited) See fewer Swing! (1938)
Thomas Morris primary photo Thomas MorrisCoronet Player (uncredited) Coronet Player (uncredited) See fewer The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)

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