Birth of the Blues (1941)
Movie Info
In this tuneful outing, a bandleader attempts to establish the first Dixieland band in New Orleans. The film features some interesting acts and lively plot twists to keep the story moving swiftly and pleasantly. Songs include: "St. Louis Blues," St. James Infirmary," and "Melancholy Baby."
Cast
Bing Crosby
as Jeff Lambert
as Jeff Lambert
Mary Martin
as Betty Lou Cobb
as Betty Lou Cobb
Brian Donlevy
as Memphis
as Memphis
Rochester
as Louey
as Louey
Carolyn Lee
as Aunt Phoebe Cobb
as Aunt Phoebe Cobb
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
as Louie
as Louie
Jack Teagarden
as Pepper
as Pepper
J. Carroll Naish
as Blackie
as Blackie
Cecil Kellaway
as Mr. Granet
as Mr. Granet
Warren Hymer
as Limpy
as Limpy
Horace MacMahon
as Wolf
as Wolf
Ruby Elzy
as Ruby
as Ruby
Barbara Pepper
as Maizie
as Maizie
Danny Beck
as Deek
as Deek
Harry Barris
as Suds
as Suds
Harry Rosenthal
as Piano player
as Piano player
Donald Kerr
as Skeeter
as Skeeter
Victor Potel
as Trumpet player
as Trumpet player
Minor Watson
as Henri Lambert
as Henri Lambert
Ronnie Cosbey
as Jeff (as a boy)
as Jeff (as a boy)
Horace McMahon
as Wolf
as Wolf
Critic Reviews for Birth of the Blues
All Critics (3) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (0)
Dated, full of politically incorrect racial edges, but fun musically with Crosby starring.
November 3, 2008 | Rating: 4/5
A remarkable Bing Crosby vehicle that pays heartfelt homage to the creators and innovators of jazz... It seems almost like the first rock 'n roll movie...
August 11, 2003
Audience Reviews for Birth of the Blues
Inane story but great music and one of the few chances to see Mary Martin in a lead film role.
jay nixon
Super Reviewer
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