Bessie Smith

Bessie Smith

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1969

Runtime

0h 14m

Genres

Documentary, Music

Original Title

Bessie Smith

Director

Charles I. Levine

Description

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.