Carolina Blues (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1944, Carolina Blues is a comedy and romance film directed by Leigh Jason, running about 81 minutes. “6 SWELL NEW SONG HITS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When he loses his lead singer, bandleader Kay Kyser can't find a replacement he likes.
Who’s in it. Carolina Blues stars Kay Kyser as Himself, Ann Miller as Julie Carver, Victor Moore as Phineas / Elliott / Hiriam / Horatio / Aunt Martha / Aunt Minerva Carver and Jeff Donnell as Charlotte Barton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Carolina Blues has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carolina Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carolina Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carolina Blues (1944)?
- In US, Carolina Blues is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carolina Blues worth watching?
- Carolina Blues holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Carolina Blues?
- Carolina Blues stars Kay Kyser, Ann Miller, Victor Moore, Jeff Donnell and Howard Freeman.
- When was Carolina Blues released?
- Carolina Blues was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.