St. Louis Blues (1958)
The glitter and glory story of the man whose rhythm and blues beat became all America's heartbeat!
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.
| Movie ID | 138506 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Director | Allen Reisner |
| Main cast | Nat King Cole, Eartha Kitt, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, Mahalia Jackson, Ruby Dee, Juano Hernandez, Teddy Buckner |
| Release date | 7 April 1958 |
| Release year | 1958 |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 105 min (1h 45m) |
| Rating | 7.7 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | Paramount Pictures |
Director: Allen Reisner
Writers: Ted Sherdeman, Robert Smith
Top cast
Nat King ColeW.C. Handy
Eartha KittGogo Germaine
Cab CallowayBlade
Ella FitzgeraldSinger
Mahalia JacksonBessie May
Ruby DeeElizabeth
Juano HernándezRev. Charles Handy
Teddy BucknerMusician
Barney BigardMusician
George 'Red' CallenderMusician
Lee YoungMusician
George WashingtonMusician
Billy PrestonWill Handy as a Boy
Pearl BaileyAunt Hagar
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