Birth of the Blues

Year: 1941

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: English

Director: Victor Schertzinger

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The story follows Jeff, a clarinetist from Basin Street in New Orleans, who forms the Basin Street Hot‑Shots with cornetist Memphis. They attempt to win over the city’s upscale cafe crowd with their jazz, while singer Betty Lou joins and learns scat from Louie. Both Jeff and Memphis fall for her, adding romance to their musical battle.

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