Birth of the Blues (1941) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Birth of the Blues (1941) in the UK

Birth of the Blues (1941) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

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

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.

  • Film
  • 1941
  • 86 min
  • ★ 6.2/10 TMDB
  • Music
  • Romance

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Cast & crew

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DirectorVictor Schertzinger
WritersHarry Tugend, Walter DeLeon

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