St. Louis Blues (1929): Cast & Where to Watch
St. Louis Blues is a 1929 short music drama directed by Dudley Murphy, starring Bessie Smith as Bessie - Battered Wife, Jimmy Mordecai and Thomas Morris. It runs 16 minutes. Stream it on Artiflix and Cohen Media, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 16 min
- Director
- Dudley Murphy
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- RKO Radio Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is St. Louis Blues About?
The premise of St. Louis Blues without spoilers.
In this short film featuring an all‑Black cast, legendary blues vocalist Bessie Smith discovers that her gambler boyfriend Jimmy is flirting with a young, attractive woman. When Jimmy leaves, Bessie launches into a soulful blues performance, accompanied by a lively chorus and dancers, conveying her heartache.
St. Louis Blues Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- national film registry
- harlem manhattan new york city
- manhattan new york city
- jazz music
- speakeasy
- infidelity
- all black cast
- blues music
- singing
- prohibition
- pimp
- new york city
+38 more Show fewer
- african american
- tragedy drama
- domestic drama
- jazz blues
- craps game
- harmonica
- piano
- classic blues
- choir
- stride piano
- jukebox musical
- improvisation
- jazz band
- dance music
- race film
- cruelty
- blues singer
- catfight
- janitor
- dice game
- tap dancing
- two reeler
- fedora
- waiter
- featurette
- con artist
- clarinet
- jealousy
- extramarital affair
- singer
- gambler
- cigarette smoking
- slang
- racial stereotype
- song
- battered wife
- gambling
- actress shares last name with character
Where to Watch St. Louis Blues
Stream it on Artiflix and Cohen Media, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
Stream 2
Artiflix 
Cohen Media Amazon Channel Rent or buy 1
Streaming availability in the US, powered by 
St. Louis Blues Cast & Characters
Bessie Smith leads the cast as Bessie - Battered Wife, with Jimmy Mordecai as Jimmy the Pimp and Thomas Morris as Coronet Player (uncredited). Directed by Dudley Murphy; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Dudley Murphy
- Bessie Smith as Bessie - Battered Wife
- Jimmy Mordecai as Jimmy the Pimp
- Thomas Morris as Coronet Player (uncredited)
- Alec Lovejoy as Gambler (uncredited)
Also Starring in St. Louis Blues
· 3 more- Isabel Washington Jimmy's Girlfriend
- Hall Johnson Choir Leader (uncredited)
- James P. Johnson Piano Player (uncredited)
St. Louis Blues Also Known As
Also known as “The St. Louis Blues”.
- Also known as
-
- The St. Louis Blues
Seen St. Louis Blues?
Movies Like St. Louis Blues
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including St. Louis Blues, Blues in the Night and Saint Louis Blues.
St. Louis Blues FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of St. Louis Blues, each answered in a sentence.
How long is St. Louis Blues?
St. Louis Blues runs 16 minutes.
When was St. Louis Blues released?
St. Louis Blues was released on September 8, 1929.
Who directed St. Louis Blues?
St. Louis Blues was directed by Dudley Murphy.
More films by Dudley Murphy Who is in the cast of St. Louis Blues?
St. Louis Blues stars Bessie Smith as Bessie - Battered Wife, Jimmy Mordecai as Jimmy the Pimp and Thomas Morris as Coronet Player (uncredited), among 7 credited actors.
Where can I watch St. Louis Blues?
In the US, St. Louis Blues is streaming on Artiflix and Cohen Media and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does St. Louis Blues have a post-credit scene?
No. St. Louis Blues has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
