St. Louis Blues
“Queen of the Blues”
Synopsis
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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St. Louis Blues 1929 (Short, Music) Bessie Smith, Jimmy Mordecai, Isabel Washington
Type: Clip • Published 2024-08-07
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dudley Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Dudley Murphy
- Original Title
- St. Louis Blues
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dudley Murphy
Dudley Murphy
Walter Strenge
Russell G. Shields
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Dudley Murphy
Director
Walter Strenge
Director of Photography
Russell G. Shields
Editor
Dudley Murphy
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Louis Blues
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What is St. Louis Blues 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 directed St. Louis Blues?
St. Louis Blues was directed by Dudley Murphy.
Who stars in St. Louis Blues?
The principal cast of St. Louis Blues includes Bessie Smith, James P. Johnson, Alec Lovejoy, Jimmy Mordecai, Isabel Washington.
When was St. Louis Blues released and how long is it?
St. Louis Blues was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 16m.