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- St. Louis Blues (1929)
- Short | 16 min | Short, Drama, MusicNot Rated
St. Louis Blues (1929) Short
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16 min
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Short, Drama, Music
Not Rated
In her only known film appearance, legendary blues singer Bessie Smith witnesses her lover's betrayal, then sings a powerful rendition of the title song.
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Plot summary
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Synopsis
Director
Writer
Cinematographer
Editor
Russell G. Shields
(as Russell Shields)
Status
Awards
Cast | + Add Cast |
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Bessie Smith
Bessie - Battered Wife
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Jimmy Mordecai
Jimmy the Pimp
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Isabel Washington
Jimmy's Girlfriend
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Hall Johnson Choir
Choir
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Edgar Connor
Craps game leader
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Johnny Lee
Bartender
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Hall Johnson
Choir Leader (uncredited)
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James P. Johnson
Piano Player (uncredited)
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Alec Lovejoy
Gambler (uncredited)
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Thomas Morris
Coronet Player (uncredited)
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