St. Louis Blues
Drama
History
Lenguage:105 min
Duration:en
Release date:Apr 7, 1958
Calificacion:7.8
Description:
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 ColeW.C. Handy
Eartha KittGogo Germaine
Cab CallowayBlade
Ella FitzgeraldSinger
Mahalia JacksonBessie May
Ruby DeeElizabeth
Juano HernándezRev. Charles Handy
Teddy BucknerMusician
Barney BigardMusician
George 'Red' CallenderMusician