St Louis Blues: Bessie Smith’s only movie


For no particular reason…

The Empress of the Blues” in her only film appearance (what a shame!). Below are links to the full 15 minute 1929 film, built around her 1925 hit. It’s poor quality, but the opening gives you more evidence of how rotten her man is.

This page has some background on the film.

Part 1:

Part 2

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