Jailhouse Blues (1929)

Mamie is missing her man, and finds him in jail. She pleads through her singing for his release.

Date of release
1929-06-19
Runtime
7m
Director
Basil Smith

Casting

Interesting facts

Jailhouse Blues (1929) is a short, black and white musical film with a run time of only 7 minutes. It was released on June 19, 1929 by Columbia Pictures. The film was filmed in English in Camden, New Jersey and directed by Basil Smith. The film features Mamie Smith, the star. She was a major figure in early blues and a top star in Black Vaudeville. Additionally, she was a recording artist with Okeh Records, but shortly after Jailhouse Blues was made her contract with Okeh had ended (1931).

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