Beale Street Mama
“Wives, lock up your husbands! Husbands, run for your lives!”
Synopsis
A Memphis street sweeper comes upon a large parcel of money, which he uses to embark on a spending spree in hopes of getting back at an old girlfriend who dumped him for another. However, complications arise when it's discovered the money is counterfeit.
Top Cast
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July Jones
Spencer Williams
Bad News Johnson
Rosalie Larrimore
Mathilda Mae Grimes
Howard Galloway
Pretty Boy Brown
J.W. Hemmings
Chief of Police
Montgne McCormy
Hazel Smith
Mary Louise Stevens
Rosie Scott
George T. Sutton
Detective
Allen and Allen
Entertainers
Joyce McElrath
Entertainer
Don Albert
Himself, Band Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Williams
- Original Title
- Beale Street Mama
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Hollywood Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Williams
Bert Goldbert
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Williams
Director
Bert Goldbert
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beale Street Mama
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beale Street Mama about?
A Memphis street sweeper comes upon a large parcel of money, which he uses to embark on a spending spree in hopes of getting back at an old girlfriend who dumped him for another. However, complications arise when it's discovered the money is counterfeit.
Who directed Beale Street Mama?
Beale Street Mama was directed by Spencer Williams.
Who stars in Beale Street Mama?
The principal cast of Beale Street Mama includes July Jones, Spencer Williams, Rosalie Larrimore, Howard Galloway, J.W. Hemmings.
When was Beale Street Mama released and how long is it?
Beale Street Mama was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beale Street Mama?
Beale Street Mama holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).