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Bessie Smith
Bessie Smith was an American blues singer during the 1920s and 1930s. She was known for her powerful voice and emotional delivery, and became one of the most successful and influential female vocalists of the era. Despite facing racial discrimination and financial struggles throughout her career, Smith's legacy as the "Empress of the Blues" has continued to inspire generations of musicians.
Titles credited to Bessie Smith
St. Louis 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.
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