Singer nat king cole starred in a major role on screen only once in his life, when he portrayed w. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of st. Louis members are invited to participate in an online movie club where we will watch one of the previously screened festival films, discuss the film, and share a blog post. William christopher handy november 16, 1873 march 28, 1958 was a blues composer and musician. I have several of these wonderful nat king cole sacd remasters and this is currently my favourite. I hate to see that evening sun go down i hate to see that evening sun go down cause my baby, hes gone left this town feelin tomorrow like i feel today if im feelin. The premier site for the history and analysis of the standards jazz musicians play the most. Handy and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Louis blues is a 1929 short film directed by dudley murphy and starring bessie smith. Youve got ella, nat, eartha, ruby, cab and pearl to name just a few of the talents in this. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more.
Louis blues contributor names murphy, dudley blackhawk films. Louis blues is not only the name of a famous hockey team, it is also the name of a notsofamous blackandwhite short film from soon 90 years ago. This film is a tale about brushing judgement aside, exploring. Louis blues full movie in hd visit in this allblack cast short, legendary blues singer bessie smith finds. This stunning piece is perfect for celebrating this st. Louis blues and is the only footage of her known to exist. Louis blues 1958 starring nat king cole, eartha kitt, cab calloway, and ella fitzgerald. Handy nat king cole forms a band and becomes known as the father of the blues. The character chico, theresa harris sings the lyrics throughout the film, in lilys apartment, in the kitchen, the saloon, the train, and a boat. Handy william christopher handy nov 16, 1873 mar 28, 1953 composer, cornetist, trumpeter, bandleader, teacher, editor and publisher referred to himself as the father of the blues.
The listen up stl collection features albums by local musicians representing a variety of genres including rock, jazz, blues, gospel and country. Louis blues also inspired three movies one of them a 1958 biopic starring nat king cole as handy, and was recorded by most of the major bluesbased performers of the century. Louis international film festival sliff continues to provide the opportunity for st. Louis blues full movie in hd visit will handy grows up in memphis with his preacher father and his aunt. Handy remains among the most influential of american songwriters.
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Not to be confused with the 1929 film st louis blues with its remarkable footage of bessie. Louis blues 1939 full movie download full hd youtube. It inspired a novel by william faulkner and a play by john. She won a tony award for the title role in hello, dolly. In fact, two of the best performances occurred on the same recording the 1925 version with vocals by bessie smith and louis armstrong on trumpet. Louis blues 1958 15090 movieart original film posters.
May 11, 2020 nat king cole is superb as wc handy in a film named after his famous composition st louis blues 1958. In 1968 glenn hall won the conn smythe trophy as most valuable player in the playoffs. His father intends for him to use his musical gifts only in church, but he cant stay away from the music of the streets and workers. Louis blues was the soundtrack to the film of the same name that starred cole. Directors cut is presented by bud light and provides exclusive neverbeforeseen footage of the 24 hours immediately after the blues won their first championship. Louis blues full movie in hd visit movie 148941 in this allblack cast short, legendary blues singer bessie smith finds. It stars jazz and blues greats nat king cole, pearl bailey, cab calloway, ella fitzgerald, eartha kitt, and barney bigard, as well as gospel singer mahalia jackson and actress ruby dee. Louis blues with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. This film is a tale about brushing judgement aside, exploring personal growth, and simply learning to. Will handy grows up in memphis with his preacher father and his aunt hagar. Director allen reisner starring nat king cole, eartha kitt, pearl bailey. This film is the biography of blues composer will handy, who grew up in memphis the son of a preacher who fully intended for his son to use his musical talents only in church. The only reason to see this film is its wonderful cast of popular musicians and their. Louis blues is a 1958 album by nat king cole, arranged by nelson riddle.
Message to our customers to help do our part during these uncertain times in the world and to help encourage social distancing. Louis blues simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Louis blues full movie in hd visit movie 147866 a broadway musical comedy star tires of the same old grind and flees the. No wonder bix and other cats were influenced by their sound. Louis blues is a 1929 american tworeel short film starring bessie smith. St louis blues was also played in the 1914 charles chaplin film, the star boarder, and was sung by minnie mouse in a 1931 disney film. Louis blues also had a constant presence in the film baby face 1933, which was named to the national film registry in 2005. The franchise was founded in 1967 as one of the six teams from the 1967 nhl expansion and is named after the w. Louis county library is seeking original music by local musicians to stream on our website as part of the listen up stl collection.
Directed by dudley murphy, it is the only known film of bessie smith, and the soundtrack is her only recording not. Directed by dudley murphy, it is the only known film of bessie smith, and the soundtrack is her only recording not controlled by columbia records. Louis blues national museum of african american history. Louis blues are on top of the world and ensure everyone notices your fandom. The name blues is a pun play on words between the colour blue and blues music. New trailer for blues laila anderson story just released. The film s soundtrack used over ten of handys songs including the title song. The film is based upon smiths performance of the blues standard, st. Louis blues including ticket information, stats, rosters, and more. We at have lowered the cost of all store items for a limited time. Louis blues is the greatest movie created by with a description of the movie is will handy grows up in memphis with his preacher father and his aunt hagar. We hope this is a way to bring our love of cinema to our members in a way that continues to build community and distracts, even for a moment, from current events.
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Nat king cole sings songs from st louis blues 1960 s. Were gonna stay open this is your chance to help create a 10year plan for downtown st. Louis blues was the title of a 1958 film biography of w. Louis blues official logo transparent png stickpng png, psd, icons, and vectors. The analogue productions remaster of the nat king cole st louis blues album is simply superb. Louis blues 2019 stanley cup champions dvd to your collection. In their first years, they had a good team because of experienced players such as goaltender glenn hall. Bessie smith, in her only film appearance, as bessie.
Pearl mae bailey 293 1918 to 17081990 american singer and actress. The film will not only tell the story of laila and the blues ride to the stanley cup, it will also capture what happens next. The early sound film features smith in an africanamerican speakeasy of the prohibition era singing the w. They compete in the national hockey league as a member of the central division of the western conference. Louis blues 1958 full movie download full hd youtube.
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