St. Louis Blues Trailer

St. Louis Blues Trailer (1958)

"The glitter and glory story of the man whose rhythm and blues beat became all America's heartbeat!" 07 April 1958 Drama, History 105 mins

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.

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Cast

Nat King Cole

as W.C. Handy

Eartha Kitt

as Gogo Germaine

Mahalia Jackson

as Bessie May

Ruby Dee

as Elizabeth

Juano Hernández

as Rev. Charles Handy

Teddy Buckner

as Musician

Barney Bigard

as Musician

Lee Young

as Musician

Billy Preston

as Will Handy as a Boy

Pearl Bailey

as Aunt Hagar

Crew

Nellie Manley

Nellie Manley Hair Designer

Edith Head

Edith Head Costume Design

Robert R. Benton

Robert R. Benton Set Decoration

Sam Comer

Sam Comer Set Decoration

Haskell B. Boggs

Haskell B. Boggs Cinematography

Wally Westmore

Wally Westmore Makeup Designer

Roland Anderson

Roland Anderson Art Direction

Hal Pereira

Hal Pereira Art Direction

International Releases Dates

United States 07 April 1958

Production Companies

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