The read
It runs a compact 1h 3m.
Synopsis
Daisy Mae Walker is an aspiring singer from a small town in Texas, who comes to a Big City to pursue a show business career. A kindly cab driver and a troupe of down-and-out musicians staying at her hotel provide her advice and support; but she falls prey to a sleazy nightclub owner who promises her stardom and makes her his "kept woman". NB: There is no "The" in the title of this film.
Ratings
IMDb4.7/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Spencer WilliamsDirector
Cast
- Geraldine BrockDaisy Mae Walker
- Spencer WilliamsJoe Phillips
- R. JoreDunbar Hamilton
- E. Celese AllenWinston Moody, troupe leader
- James B. EdwardMusician Jones, per screen cast
- July JonesJones per IMDb. Name appears in opening cast at top of co-star cast, but no place on end cast
- Buzz AyecockJohnny
- Katherine MooreClementine Riddle
- Charles M. ReeseHenry Riddle
- Frank TannerDopey Dan
- J.W. (John) HemmingsJim Walker
- Myra D. HemmingsSarra Walker
Themes
prostitutemusicianfistfightaspiring singercab driverbig cityall black castnightclub ownerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsmall town girl