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.
Starring
Bessie Smith, James P. Johnson, Alec Lovejoy
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
St. Louis Blues was released 97 years ago in 1929.
Overview
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...
St. Louis Blues is a Music, Drama film with a runtime of 0h 16m.
CAST (7)
Bessie Smith
Bessie - Battered Wife
JP
James P. Johnson
Piano Player (uncredited)
Alec Lovejoy
Gambler (uncredited)
JM
Jimmy Mordecai
Jimmy the Pimp
IW
Isabel Washington
Jimmy's Girlfriend
Hall Johnson
Choir Leader (uncredited)
Thomas Morris
Coronet Player (uncredited)
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What is St. Louis Blues about?
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.
How long is St. Louis Blues?
St. Louis Blues has a runtime of 16 minutes (0h 16m).
Who stars in St. Louis Blues?
The cast of St. Louis Blues includes Bessie Smith, James P. Johnson, Alec Lovejoy, Jimmy Mordecai, Isabel Washington.
What is the rating of St. Louis Blues?
St. Louis Blues has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 22 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Music
Drama
