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St. Louis Blues

Legendary blues singer Bessie Smith makes her film debut, capturing the heartbreak of discovering her lover's infidelity and responding with a soul-stirring performance of the iconic title song.

Bessie Smith, a renowned blues singer, is heartbroken when her gambler lover Jimmy cheats on her with a younger woman.

Info about St. Louis Blues

Studio(s): RKO Radio Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Sep 08, 1929

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Music, Short