Birth of the Blues (1941): reparto, argumento y streaming
1941 · Película · ★ 5.3
Released in 1941, Birth of the Blues is a romance and música film directed by Victor Schertzinger, running about 87 minutes. “Strike Up The Band ! * Here comes happiness . . . in a merry medley of romance . . . and rhythm !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Birth of the Blues stars Bing Crosby as Jeff Lambert, Mary Martin as Betty Lou Cobb, Brian Donlevy as Memphis and Carolyn Lee as Aunt Phoebe Cobb, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Birth of the Blues has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Birth of the Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Birth of the Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Un amor contra viento y marea and Cinema Paradiso.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Where can I watch Birth of the Blues (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Birth of the Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Birth of the Blues worth watching?
- Birth of the Blues holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and música. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Birth of the Blues?
- Birth of the Blues stars Bing Crosby, Mary Martin, Brian Donlevy, Carolyn Lee and Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson.
- When was Birth of the Blues released?
- Birth of the Blues was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.