Bessie Smith(1969)
Bessie Smith Synopsis
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.
Bessie Smith (1969) is a documentary and music film directed by Charles I. Levine, released on March 13, 1969 with a runtime of 14m. It stars Joseph Marzano. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles I. Levine
- Status:
- Released
Bessie Smith Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Charles I. Levine.
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Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Bessie Smith – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Bessie Smith?
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The main cast of Bessie Smith (1969) includes Joseph Marzano. The film was directed by Charles I. Levine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bessie Smith released?
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Bessie Smith was released on March 13, 1969 and runs for 14m.
Is Bessie Smith worth watching?
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Bessie Smith (1969) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.