St. Louis Blues
“The glitter and glory story of the man whose rhythm and blues beat became all America's heartbeat!”
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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.
Cast
Nat King Cole
as W.C. Handy
Eartha Kitt
as Gogo Germaine
Cab Calloway
as Blade
Ella Fitzgerald
as Singer
Mahalia Jackson
as Bessie May
Ruby Dee
as Elizabeth
Juano Hernández
as Rev. Charles Handy
Teddy Buckner
as Musician
Barney Bigard
as Musician
George 'Red' Callender
as Musician
Lee Young
as Musician
George Washington
as Musician
Billy Preston
as Will Handy as a Boy
Pearl Bailey
as Aunt Hagar
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Stream St. Louis Blues online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama and history movie originally produced in English and released in 1958, it's earned a solid 7.7/10 from 7 viewers worldwide.
About St. Louis Blues
“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. Running 105 minutes.
St. Louis Blues Cast and Characters
The cast features Nat King Cole (as W.C. Handy), Eartha Kitt (as Gogo Germaine), Cab Calloway (as Blade), Ella Fitzgerald (as Singer), and Mahalia Jackson (as Bessie May). Their performances are a major reason St. Louis Blues has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason St. Louis Blues keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is St. Louis Blues?
St. Louis Blues runs for 105 minutes (about 1.8 hours).
Is St. Louis Blues good? What's the rating?
St. Louis Blues holds a 7.7/10 rating based on 7 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of St. Louis Blues?
The main cast includes Nat King Cole, Eartha Kitt, Cab Calloway, and Ella Fitzgerald, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is St. Louis Blues available in English?
Yes — St. Louis Blues was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was St. Louis Blues released?
St. Louis Blues was released in 1958.
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What is St. Louis Blues about?
St. Louis Blues is a Drama/History English-language film. 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.
When was St. Louis Blues released?
St. Louis Blues was released on April 7, 1958. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. The film was produced by Paramount Pictures.
Who stars in St. Louis Blues?
St. Louis Blues stars Nat King Cole, Eartha Kitt, Cab Calloway and Ella Fitzgerald. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is St. Louis Blues available in HD?
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