A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
April 7, 1958
Original Title:
St. Louis Blues
Genres:
Drama | History
Production Companies:
Paramount Pictures
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 105
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:
Roland Anderson
Hal Pereira
Cinematography:
Haskell B. Boggs
Costume Design:
Edith Head
Director:
Allen Reisner
Editor:
Eda Warren
Hair Designer:
Nellie Manley
Lyricist:
Mack David
Martha Koenig
Spencer Williams
Mercedes Gilbert
Makeup Designer:
Wally Westmore
Music:
Nelson Riddle
W.C. Handy
Producer:
Robert Smith
Set Decoration:
Robert R. Benton
Sam Comer
Songs:
W.C. Handy
Writer:
Ted Sherdeman
Robert Smith
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