The read
It runs a compact 16m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
24 audience votes
Key crew
- Dudley MurphyDirector
- Dudley MurphyWriter
Cast
- Bessie SmithBessie - Battered Wife
- James P. JohnsonPiano Player (uncredited)
- Alec LovejoyGambler (uncredited)
- Jimmy MordecaiJimmy the Pimp
- Isabel WashingtonJimmy's Girlfriend
- Hall JohnsonChoir Leader (uncredited)
- Thomas MorrisCoronet Player (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
short film