About this movie
Jeff grows up near Basin Street in New Orleans, playing his clarinet with the dock workers. He puts together a band, the Basin Street Hot-Shots, which includes a cornet player, Memphis. They struggle to get their jazz music accepted by the cafe society of the city. Betty Lou joins their band as a singer and gets Louie to show her how to do scat singing. Memphis and Jeff both fall in love with Betty Lou.
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Quick facts
Year
1941
Runtime
1h 26m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.2/10
Votes
12
Genre
Music, Romance
Director
Language
EN
Cast
jazz
new orleans, louisiana
scat singing
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Questions about Birth of the Blues
How long is Birth of the Blues?
Birth of the Blues has a runtime of 1h 26m (1 hour and 26 minutes).
Who directed Birth of the Blues?
Birth of the Blues was directed by Victor Schertzinger and released in 1941.
What genre is Birth of the Blues?
Birth of the Blues is a Music, Romance film (1941).
Who stars in Birth of the Blues?
The cast of Birth of the Blues includes Bing Crosby, Mary Martin, Brian Donlevy, Carolyn Lee, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson.
What is the TMDB rating for Birth of the Blues?
Birth of the Blues has a TMDB rating of 6.2/10 based on 12 votes.
