Juke Joint
Seen it?1947 | 68 min | Comedy, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Little Miss Sunshine or Paper Moon, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 8 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
Hitchhiking conmen Bad News Johnson and July Jones arrive in Texas. A group of talented hopefuls vie for a coveted crown in a jitterbug contest.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 762 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Spencer Williams
- Spencer WilliamsBad News Johnson / Vanderbilt Whitney
- July Jones'Cornbread' Green
- Inez NewellLouella 'Mama Lou' Holiday
- Leonard DuncanSamuel 'Papa Sam' Holiday
- Dauphine MooreBarbara 'Honey Dew' Holiday
- Katherine MooreFlorida Holiday
- Tilford PattersonJefferson Lee
- Albert Smith'High Life' Harris
- Howard Galloway'Juke Joint' Johnny
- Melody DuncanMelody Holiday