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Birth of the Blues

Birth of the Blues

Strike Up The Band ! * Here comes happiness . . . in a merry medley of romance . . . and rhythm !

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Birth of the Blues
  • Genres: Music, Romance
  • Release Date: 1941-11-07
  • Runtime: 87 minutes
  • Rating: 5.3/10 (7 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.2526
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

as Jeff Lambert

Mary Martin

Mary Martin

as Betty Lou Cobb

Brian Donlevy

Brian Donlevy

as Memphis

Carolyn Lee

Carolyn Lee

as Aunt Phoebe Cobb

Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

as Louey

J. Carrol Naish

J. Carrol Naish

as Blackie

Warren Hymer

Warren Hymer

as Limpy

Horace McMahon

Horace McMahon

as Wolf

Ruby Elzy

Ruby Elzy

as Ruby

Jack Teagarden

Jack Teagarden

as Pepper

Gallery

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External Links

Keywords

jazznew orleans, louisianascat singing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Birth of the Blues?

Birth of the Blues is a Music, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1941-11-07.

Who are the main actors in Birth of the Blues?

The main cast includes Bing Crosby, Mary Martin, Brian Donlevy, Carolyn Lee, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, .

Where can I watch Birth of the Blues online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Birth of the Blues is available.

Is Birth of the Blues based on a true story?

Strike Up The Band ! * Here comes happiness . . . in a merry medley of romance . . . and rhythm !

What is the IMDb rating of Birth of the Blues?

Birth of the Blues has an IMDb rating of 5.3/10 based on 7 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Birth of the Blues?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Birth of the Blues?

The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Birth of the Blues filmed?

Birth of the Blues was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Birth of the Blues?

The total runtime of Birth of the Blues is 87 minutes.

Is Birth of the Blues suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Birth of the Blues?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Birth of the Blues.

Does Birth of the Blues have a post-credit scene?

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