Documentary ·Music · United States of America · 1969 · 14m

Bessie Smith

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Synopsis

A cinematic tribute to the late blues singer Bessie Smith, with Bessie Smith as she appeared in the 1929 film St. Louis Blues and songs sung by her as well as a commentary read by Joseph Marzano.

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