Beale Street Mama (1946)

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The film is set in Memphis, Tennessee and focuses on a street sweeper who comes upon a large parcel of money. He uses the newly acquired wealth to go on a spending spree, with the hope of getting back at an old girlfriend who dumped him for another man. However, complications arise when it is discovered the money is counterfeit.

GENRES:  Comedy
DIRECTION:  Spencer Williams

Cast & Characters

July Jones July Jones
Spencer Williams Bad News Johnson
Rosalie Larrimore Mathilda Mae Grimes
Howard Galloway Pretty Boy Brown
J.W. (John) Hemmings Chief of Police
Montgne McCormy Hazel Smith
Mary Louise Stevens Rosie Scott
George T. Sutton Detective
Allen and Allen Entertainers
Joyce McElrath Entertainer
Don Albert Himself, Band Leader

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