Quick facts
- Released
- April 7, 1958
- Runtime
- 105 min
- IMDb
- tt0052234
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
Cast
Nat King Cole
W.C. Handy
Eartha Kitt
Gogo Germaine
Cab Calloway
Blade
Ella Fitzgerald
Singer
Mahalia Jackson
Bessie May
Ruby Dee
Elizabeth
Juano Hernández
Rev. Charles Handy
Teddy Buckner
Musician
Barney Bigard
Musician
George 'Red' Callender
Musician
Lee Young
Musician
George Washington
Musician
Billy Preston
Will Handy as a Boy
Pearl Bailey
Aunt Hagar
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Frequently asked questions
- What is St. Louis Blues about?
- 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.
- Who directed St. Louis Blues?
- St. Louis Blues was directed by Allen Reisner.
- Who stars in St. Louis Blues?
- St. Louis Blues stars Nat King Cole, Eartha Kitt, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald.
- When was St. Louis Blues released?
- St. Louis Blues is a 1958 drama, history film.
- Where can I watch St. Louis Blues?
- You can watch St. Louis Blues with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.