Boarding House Blues (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1948, Boarding House Blues is a music film directed by Josh Binney, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Tenants of a Harlem boarding house put on a show to save their home.
Who’s in it. Boarding House Blues stars Moms Mabley as Moms, Dusty Fletcher as Dusty, Marcellus Wilson as Jerry and Marie Cooke as Lila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Boarding House Blues has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix, Cultpix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boarding House Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Boarding House Blues tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Boarding House Blues (1948)?
- In US, Boarding House Blues is available to stream on IndieFlix, Cultpix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Boarding House Blues worth watching?
- Boarding House Blues holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Boarding House Blues?
- Boarding House Blues stars Moms Mabley, Dusty Fletcher, Marcellus Wilson, Marie Cooke and Emory Richardson.
- When was Boarding House Blues released?
- Boarding House Blues was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.