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St. Louis Blues

1929 · Dudley Murphy

Lunatics in Politics

1920 · Richard Smith

1929

Year

1920

United States

Country

United States

6.5

IMDb

4.4

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Cult Score

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Short, Music, Drama

Genres

Comedy, Short

Dudley Murphy

Director

Richard Smith

Dudley Murphy

Writers

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Bessie Smith, Hall Johnson Choir, Edgar Connor, Thomas Morris

Main Cast

Leo Sulky, Richard Smith, Rose Burkhardt, Alice Howell

St. Louis Blues Synopsis

In her only known film appearance, legendary blues singer Bessie Smith witnesses her lover's betrayal, then sings a powerful rendition of the title song.

Lunatics in Politics Synopsis

Two female candidates for Chief of Police live across the hall from each other, and their political rivalry follows them home, leading to plenty of hi-jinks.

Verdict & Recommendation

"St. Louis Blues" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Lunatics in Politics" offers its own unique cult appeal.

Suggested Watch:

St. Louis Blues

Both films share

Short