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St. Louis Blues (1929)In this all-black cast short, legendary blues singer Bessie Smith finds her gambler lover Jimmy messin' with a pretty... See full summary » Director:Dudley MurphyWriter:Dudley Murphy |
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In this all-black cast short, legendary blues singer Bessie Smith finds her gambler lover Jimmy messin' with a pretty, younger woman; he leaves and she sings the blues, with chorus and dancers. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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RCA Photophone, Gramercy Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USACompany Credits
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Written by George Gershwin (1924)
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This short film starring Bessie Smith was built around the blues singer's song of the same title. It is the only footage of her in existence. See more »Soundtracks
"Rhapsody in Blue"Written by George Gershwin (1924)
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