Year: 1929
Runtime: 16 mins
Language: English
Director: Dudley Murphy
In this short film featuring an all‑Black cast, legendary blues vocalist Bessie Smith discovers that her gambler boyfriend Jimmy is flirting with a young, attractive woman. When Jimmy leaves, Bessie launches into a soulful blues performance, accompanied by a lively chorus and dancers, conveying her heartache.
No timeline available for St. Louis Blues (1929). We apologize for the inconvenience. Please check back later for updates.
Don't stop at just watching — explore St. Louis Blues in full detail. From the complete plot summary and scene-by-scene timeline to character breakdowns, thematic analysis, and a deep dive into the ending — every page helps you truly understand what St. Louis Blues is all about. Plus, discover what's next after the movie.
Read a complete plot summary of St. Louis Blues, including all key story points, character arcs, and turning points. This in-depth recap is ideal for understanding the narrative structure or reviewing what happened in the movie.
Discover movies like St. Louis Blues that share similar genres, themes, and storytelling elements. Whether you’re drawn to the atmosphere, character arcs, or plot structure, these curated recommendations will help you explore more films you’ll love.
St. Louis Blues (1929) Plot Summary & Movie Recap
St. Louis Blues (1929) Scene-by-Scene Movie Timeline
St. Louis Blues (1929) Spoiler-Free Summary & Key Flow
Movies Like St. Louis Blues – Similar Titles You’ll Enjoy
Paris Blues (1961) Detailed Story Recap
A Jazzman's Blues (2022) Ending Explained & Film Insights
Mo' Better Blues (1990) Spoiler-Packed Plot Recap
New Orleans (1947) Spoiler-Packed Plot Recap
Blues in the Night (1941) Detailed Story Recap
Sweet Love, Bitter (1967) Full Summary & Key Details
Jammin’ the Blues (1944) Detailed Story Recap
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life (1935) Story Summary & Characters
Lady Sings the Blues (1972) Detailed Story Recap
Birth of the Blues (1941) Full Summary & Key Details
Saint Louis Blues (2009) Complete Plot Breakdown
Stompin’ at the Savoy (1992) Full Summary & Key Details
St. Louis Blues (1939) Plot Summary & Ending Explained
St. Louis Blues (1958) Plot Summary & Ending Explained
Black and Tan (1929) Movie Recap & Themes