St. Louis Blues

"Queen of the Blues"

In this all-black cast short, legendary blues singer Bessie Smith finds her gambler lover Jimmy messin' with a pretty, younger woman; he leaves and she sings the blues, with chorus and dancers.

Release Date

September 8, 1929

Status

Released

Original Title

St. Louis Blues

Runtime

16min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures