St. Louis Blues

★6.5 1929 16m Short, Drama, Music

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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Actors

Bessie Smith Bessie Smith Bessie - Battered Wife
JJ James P. Johnson Piano Player (uncredited)
Alec Lovejoy Alec Lovejoy Gambler (uncredited)
JM Jimmy Mordecai Jimmy the Pimp
IW Isabel Washington Jimmy's Girlfriend
HJ Hall Johnson Choir Leader (uncredited)
TM Thomas Morris Coronet Player (uncredited)