W. C. Handy
American blues composer and musician (1873–1958)
William Christopher Handy was an American composer and musician who referred to himself as the Father of the Blues. He was one of the most influential songwriters in the United States. One of many musicians who played the distinctively American blues music, Handy did not create the blues genre but was one of the first to publish music in the blues form, thereby taking the blues from a regional music style with a limited audience to a new level of popularity.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1929) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 4 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | St. Louis Blues | FESTIVAL | 16 | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1929 | St. Louis Blues ▶ | Soundies Distributing Corp. of America | 17 min | B&W |