Spencer Williams
as Bad News Johnson / Vanderbilt Whitney
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What is Juke Joint about?
The Joint is Jumpin'! / The Jive is Jivvin'! / The Jam is Jammin'! / Everybody's High in the Happy Slap-Happy Holiday Family!. Bad News Johnson, a con artist from Memphis, Tennessee, arrives in Dallas, Texas, accompanied by his dim sidekick July Jones with only twenty-five cents between them. The duo arrange to become boarders at the home of Louella "Mama Lou" Holiday, who is fooled into believing Johnson is an acting teacher from Hollywood. Mrs. Holiday agrees to give the men free room and board if they will provide poise lessons to her daughter, an aspiring beauty queen named Honey Dew. It blends comedy, drama elements. The film reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director Spencer Williams. With a runtime of 1h 8m, it offers a concise viewing experience.
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Cast and crew of Juke Joint
The main cast includes Spencer Williams, July Jones and Inez Newell. Behind the camera, the film is directed by Spencer Williams, written by True T. Thompson, produced by Bert Goldberg and Alfred N. Sack.
July Jones
as 'Cornbread' Green
Inez Newell
as Louella 'Mama Lou' Holiday
Leonard Duncan
as Samuel 'Papa Sam' Holiday
Dauphine Moore
as Barbara 'Honey Dew' Holiday
Katherine Moore
as Florida Holiday
Tilford Patterson
as Jefferson Lee
Albert Smith
as 'High Life' Harris
Howard Galloway
as 'Juke Joint' Johnny
Melody Duncan
as Melody Holiday
Red Calhoun
as Bandleader