7.7St. Louis Blues · 1958
St. Louis Blues (1958) is a Drama / History film directed by Allen Reisner, starring Nat King Cole, Eartha Kitt, Cab Calloway.
DramaHistory
7.7Overview
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, Eartha Kitt, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, Mahalia Jackson, Ruby Dee, Juano Hernández, Teddy Buckner
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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.
When was "St. Louis Blues" released?
St. Louis Blues was released in 1958.
Who stars in "St. Louis Blues"?
The cast includes Nat King Cole, Eartha Kitt, Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald.
