Movie Description

Birth of the Blues

(1941)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleBirth of the Blues

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1941-11-07

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 27m

Production CompaniesParamount Pictures

Genres

  • Music
  • Romance