Beale Street Mama (1946)
Wives, lock up your husbands! Husbands, run for your lives!
The film is set in Memphis, Tennessee and focuses on a street sweeper who comes upon a large parcel of money. He uses the newly acquired wealth to go on a spending spree, with the hope of getting back at an old girlfriend who dumped him for another man. However, complications arise when it is discovered the money is counterfeit.
Director: Spencer Williams
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 1, 1946
Cast
- July Jones - July Jones
- Spencer Williams - Bad News Johnson
- Rosalie Larrimore - Mathilda Mae Grimes
- Howard Galloway - Pretty Boy Brown
- J.W. (John) Hemmings - Chief of Police
- Montgne McCormy - Hazel Smith
- Mary Louise Stevens - Rosie Scott
- George T. Sutton - Detective
- Allen and Allen - Entertainers
- Joyce McElrath - Entertainer
Production: Hollywood Pictures Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Spencer Williams
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beale Street Mama about?
- The film is set in Memphis, Tennessee and focuses on a street sweeper who comes upon a large parcel of money. He uses the newly acquired wealth to go on a spending spree, with the hope of getting back at an old girlfriend who dumped him for another man. However, complications arise when it is discovered the money is counterfeit.
- Who directed Beale Street Mama?
- Beale Street Mama was directed by Spencer Williams.
- Who stars in Beale Street Mama?
- Beale Street Mama stars July Jones, Spencer Williams, Rosalie Larrimore, Howard Galloway, J.W. (John) Hemmings, Montgne McCormy.
- How long is Beale Street Mama?
- Beale Street Mama has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Beale Street Mama?
- Beale Street Mama is a Comedy film.
- Where was Beale Street Mama produced?
- Beale Street Mama was produced in United States of America.