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Bessie Smith and Friends: 1929-1942
Running Time: 39 min.
Produced By: / African American Images

Summary:
See some of the greatest early blues and jazz singers do their stuff in this series of three short films: "St. Louis Blues (1929) records the only filmed appearance of Bessie Smith. "Bye Bye Blackbird" (1932) stars Nina Mae McKinney and the dancing N... Full Summary >>

Cast and Crew: Albert Ammons Lena Horne Pete Johnson Nina Mae McKinney All Cast & Crew >>

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