Birth of the Blues
“Strike Up The Band ! * Here comes happiness . . . in a merry medley of romance . . . and rhythm !”
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Jeff grows up near Basin Street in New Orleans, playing his clarinet with the dock workers. He puts together a band, the Basin Street Hot-Shots, which includes a cornet player, Memphis. They struggle to get their jazz music accepted by the cafe society of the city. Betty Lou joins their band as a singer and gets Louie to show her how to do scat singing. Memphis and Jeff both fall in love with Betty Lou.
Cast
Bing Crosby
as Jeff Lambert
Mary Martin
as Betty Lou Cobb
Brian Donlevy
as Memphis
Carolyn Lee
as Aunt Phoebe Cobb
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
as Louey
J. Carrol Naish
as Blackie
Warren Hymer
as Limpy
Horace McMahon
as Wolf
Ruby Elzy
as Ruby
Jack Teagarden
as Pepper
Danny Beck
as Deek
Harry Barris
as Suds
Perry Botkin Sr.
as Leo
Minor Watson
as Henri Lambert
Harry Rosenthal
as Piano Player
Donald Kerr
as Skeeter, Barbershop Musician
Barbara Pepper
as Maizie
Cecil Kellaway
as Granet
Ronnie Cosby
as Jeff as a Boy
Ted Lewis
as Self (archive footage)
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About Birth of the Blues
“Strike Up The Band ! * Here comes happiness . . . in a merry medley of romance . . . and rhythm !”
Jeff grows up near Basin Street in New Orleans, playing his clarinet with the dock workers. He puts together a band, the Basin Street Hot-Shots, which includes a cornet player, Memphis. They struggle to get their jazz music accepted by the cafe society of the city. Betty Lou joins their band as a singer and gets Louie to show her how to do scat singing. Memphis and Jeff both fall in love with Betty Lou. Running 86 minutes.
Birth of the Blues Cast and Characters
The cast features Bing Crosby (as Jeff Lambert), Mary Martin (as Betty Lou Cobb), Brian Donlevy (as Memphis), Carolyn Lee (as Aunt Phoebe Cobb), and Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson (as Louey). Their performances are a major reason Birth of the Blues has built such a passionate audience.
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Birth of the Blues flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is chemistry between leads that actually feels real. 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 Birth of the Blues?
Birth of the Blues runs for 86 minutes (about 1.4 hour).
Is Birth of the Blues good? What's the rating?
Birth of the Blues holds a 6.2/10 rating based on 12 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Birth of the Blues?
The main cast includes Bing Crosby, Mary Martin, Brian Donlevy, and Carolyn Lee, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
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When was Birth of the Blues released?
Birth of the Blues was released in 1941.
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What is Birth of the Blues about?
Birth of the Blues is a Music/Romance English-language film. Jeff grows up near Basin Street in New Orleans, playing his clarinet with the dock workers. He puts together a band, the Basin Street Hot-Shots, which includes a cornet player, Memphis. They struggle to get their jazz music accepted by the cafe society of the city. Betty Lou joins their band as a singer and gets Louie to show her how to do scat singing. Memphis and Jeff both fall in love with Betty Lou.
When was Birth of the Blues released?
Birth of the Blues was released on November 7, 1941. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. The film was produced by Paramount Pictures.
Who stars in Birth of the Blues?
Birth of the Blues stars Bing Crosby, Mary Martin, Brian Donlevy and Carolyn Lee. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Birth of the Blues available in HD?
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