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5.5/10 • 21

1929-09-080h 16m

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Queen of the Blues

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.

Directors
Dudley Murphy
Writters
Dudley Murphy
Editors
Russell G. Shields

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Bessie Smith

    Bessie Smith

    Bessie - Battered Wife

  2. James P. Johnson

    James P. Johnson

    Piano Player (uncredited)

  3. Alec Lovejoy

    Alec Lovejoy

    Gambler (uncredited)

  4. Jimmy Mordecai

    Jimmy Mordecai

    Jimmy the Pimp

  5. Isabel Washington

    Isabel Washington

    Jimmy's Girlfriend

  6. Hall Johnson

    Hall Johnson

    Choir Leader (uncredited)

  7. Thomas Morris

    Thomas Morris

    Coronet Player (uncredited)

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
short film