The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes

22m
DramaMusic
7.5

The Legend of Jimmy Blue Eyes is a 1964 short film directed by Robert Clouse. In Storyville, New Orleans, jazz trumpeter Jimmy Blue Eyes is occupied by a series of high-stakes games. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Cast

Donald Elson
The Devil
Garland Thompson
Jimmy Blue Eyes

Crew

Robert Clouse
Director, Producer
Robert Wollin
Editor, Additional Photography
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Mario Casetta
Music Arranger, Art Direction
Lincoln Mayorga
Musician
Teddy Buckner
Musician

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