St. Louis Blues (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film
Released in 1939, St. Louis Blues is a comedy and music film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 92 minutes. “Come One...Come All! THE SHOWBOAT'S IN TOWN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Broadway musical comedy star tires of the same old grind and flees the city. She runs into the skipper of a showboat who befriends her, and they make plans to put together a musical revue. But a competing carnival owner hatches a scheme to put an end to the show before it begins.
Who’s in it. St. Louis Blues stars Dorothy Lamour as Norma Malone, Lloyd Nolan as Dave Geurney, Tito Guízar as Rafael San Ramos and Jerome Cowan as Ivan DeBrett, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch St. Louis Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of St. Louis Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch St. Louis Blues (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for St. Louis Blues change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in St. Louis Blues?
- St. Louis Blues stars Dorothy Lamour, Lloyd Nolan, Tito Guízar, Jerome Cowan and Jessie Ralph.
- When was St. Louis Blues released?
- St. Louis Blues was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.