Saint Louis Blues (1929 Original Black & White Film)

7 months ago
37

Experience the raw emotion of the blues in this vintage black and white film from 1929. Follow Bessie's journey as she arrives at her rooming house to confront her man, Jimmy, only to find him with another woman. Heartbroken and betrayed, Bessie pours her soul into her blues song, lamenting her pain. Later, in a nightclub, Bessie's blues captivate the audience, but when Jimmy appears, the mood shifts. Despite his betrayal, Bessie welcomes him back with open arms, only to be deceived once again. Witness the highs and lows of love and betrayal in this timeless tale set to the haunting melodies of the blues.

Source :
Murphy, D., Currier, R., Mordecai, J., Powell, I. W., Morris, T., Johnson, J. R. [...] Sack Amusement Enterprises, F. D. (1929) St. Louis blues. Handy, W. C., comp, Smith, B., Johnson, J. P., Smith, J. & Hall Johnson Choir, performers, Radio Picturesuction Company, prod United States: RKO Distributing Corp., ; United States: Sack Amusement Enterprises. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2023602002/

Loading 1 comment...