Pete Kelly's Blues(1955)
A jazz-man of the wide-open '20s - caught in the crossfire of its blazing .38s!
Pete Kelly's Blues Synopsis
In 1927, a Kansas City, Missouri cornet player and his band perform nightly at a seedy speakeasy until a racketeer tries to extort them in exchange for protection.
Pete Kelly's Blues (1955) is a crime, drama and music film directed by Jack Webb, released on July 31, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Jack Webb, Janet Leigh, Edmond O'Brien and Peggy Lee. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Webb
- Writers:
- Richard L. Breen
- Producers:
- Jack Webb
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Rosson
- Composer:
- Ray Heindorf
- Production:
- Mark VII
- Status:
- Released
Pete Kelly's Blues (1955) Trailer
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Pete Kelly's Blues Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Webb
as Pete Kelly
Janet Leigh
as Ivy Conrad
Edmond O'Brien
as Fran McCarg
Peggy Lee
as Rose Hopkins
Andy Devine
as George Tenell
Lee Marvin
as Al Gannaway
Ella Fitzgerald
as Maggie Jackson
Martin Milner
as Joey Firestone
Than Wyenn
as Rudy Shulak
Herbert Ellis
as Bedido
John Dennis
as Guy Bettenhouser
Jayne Mansfield
as Cigarette Girl
Key crew
Directed by Jack Webb, written by Richard L. Breen, produced by Jack Webb.
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Pete Kelly's Blues Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 30 ratings.
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Pete Kelly's Blues – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pete Kelly's Blues online?
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Pete Kelly's Blues (1955) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Pete Kelly's Blues?
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The main cast of Pete Kelly's Blues (1955) includes Jack Webb, Janet Leigh, Edmond O'Brien, Peggy Lee and Andy Devine. The film was directed by Jack Webb. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pete Kelly's Blues released?
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Pete Kelly's Blues was released on July 31, 1955 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Pete Kelly's Blues worth watching?
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Pete Kelly's Blues (1955) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pete Kelly's Blues?
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Yes. The official Pete Kelly's Blues trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.