St. Louis Blues

78%
Apr 07, 58 Drama , History

Overview

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.

Art Direction
Hal Pereira
Music
Nelson Riddle
Art Direction
Roland Anderson
Editor
Eda Warren
Costume Design
Edith Head

Top Billed Cast

Nat King Cole
W.C. Handy
Eartha Kitt
Gogo Germaine
Mahalia Jackson
Bessie May
Ruby Dee
Elizabeth
Juano Hernández
Rev. Charles Handy

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