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The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

Bessie Smith

Ma Rainey

Richard

Lucille

Jack Gee

William 'Pa' Rainey

John Hammond

Carl Van Vechten

Viola

Clarence

Rehearsal Director

Chorus Girl

Chorus Girl

Host
May 16, 2015

Bessie Smith

Ma Rainey

Richard

Lucille

Jack Gee

William 'Pa' Rainey

John Hammond

Carl Van Vechten

Viola

Clarence

Rehearsal Director

Chorus Girl

Chorus Girl

Host
