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Birth of the Blues

Strike Up The Band ! * Here comes happiness . . . in a merry medley of romance . . . and rhythm !

★ 5.6 (9 votes) | 1941 | 1h 27m
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Overview

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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date November 7, 1941
  • Budget N/A
  • Revenue N/A
  • Production Paramount Pictures

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