---
title: "Juke Joint"
year: 1947
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/juke-joint-1947"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 182017
imdb_id: "tt0039521"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 68
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Juke Joint (1947) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/juke-joint-1947

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Juke Joint is a comedy and drama film released on January 1, 1947, with a runtime of one hour and eight minutes. The story follows hitchhiking conmen Bad News Johnson and July Jones as they arrive in Texas. Bad News Johnson is a con artist originating from Memphis, Tennessee, who travels to Dallas, Texas, accompanied by his dim sidekick July Jones with only twenty-five cents between them. The pair arrange to become boarders at the home of Louella Mama Lou Holiday. Louella is fooled into believing that Johnson is an acting teacher from Hollywood. Meanwhile, a group of talented hopefuls vie for a coveted crown in a jitterbug contest. Additional characters associated with the production include Cornbread Green, and the film features actors such as Spencer Williams, July Jones, and Inez Newell. Promotional taglines for the feature include the joint is jumpin, the jive is jivvin, the jam is jammin, and everybodys high in the happy slap happy holiday family.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel | Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, Artiflix | Amazon Video, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Artiflix | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Artiflix | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Artiflix | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Spencer Williams
- **Networks / Studios**: Sack Amusement Enterprises

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Spencer Williams** as *Bad News Johnson / Vanderbilt Whitney*
- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Juke Joint online?
Juke Joint is currently available to watch or stream on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Juke Joint worth watching?
Juke Joint holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Juke Joint and when was it released?
Juke Joint is a feature film with a runtime of 68 minutes. It was released in 1947. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Juke Joint?
Juke Joint was directed by Spencer Williams.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Juke Joint — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/182017)
- [Juke Joint (1947) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039521/fullcredits/)
- [Juke Joint (1947) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/182017-juke-joint/cast)
- [Juke Joint (1947) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/juke-joint/credits)
- [Juke Joint Cast: Spencer Williams, July Jones, Inez Newell](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/juke-joint/10545/credits/)

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