W.C. Handy Movies

  • 1929
    St. Louis Blues

    St. Louis Blues

    St. Louis Blues

    5.21929HD

    In this all-black cast short, legendary blues singer Bessie Smith finds her gambler lover Jimmy messin' with a pretty, younger woman; he leaves and...

    St. Louis Blues
  • 1944
    The Negro Soldier

    The Negro Soldier

    The Negro Soldier

    6.11944HD

    Documentary focusing on the contributions to the American war effort of African-American soldiers.

    The Negro Soldier
  • 1958
    St. Louis Blues

    St. Louis Blues

    St. Louis Blues

    7.81958HD

    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...

    St. Louis Blues