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7.8/10 • 4

1958-04-071h 45m

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The glitter and glory story of the man whose rhythm and blues beat became all America's heartbeat!

Will Handy grows up in Memphis with his preacher father and his Aunt Hagar. His father intends for him to use his musical gifts only in church, but he can't stay away from the music of the streets and workers. After he writes a theme song for a local politician, Gogo, a speakeasy singer, convinces Will to be her accompanist. Will is estranged from his father for many years while he writes and publishes many blues songs. At last the family is reunited when Gogo brings them to New York to see Will's music played by a symphony orchestra.

Directors
Allen Reisner
Writters
Ted Sherdeman, Robert Smith
Editors
Eda Warren

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  1. Nat King Cole

    Nat King Cole

    W.C. Handy

  2. Eartha Kitt

    Eartha Kitt

    Gogo Germaine

  3. Cab Calloway

    Cab Calloway

    Blade

  4. Ella Fitzgerald

    Ella Fitzgerald

    Singer

  5. Mahalia Jackson

    Mahalia Jackson

    Bessie May

  6. Ruby Dee

    Ruby Dee

    Elizabeth

  7. Juano Hernández

    Juano Hernández

    Rev. Charles Handy

  8. Teddy Buckner

    Teddy Buckner

    Musician

  9. Barney Bigard

    Barney Bigard

    Musician

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
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