Bessie
2015, drama, music
107 minutes
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Cast
Bessie Smith
Ma Rainey
Richard
Lucille
Jack Gee
William 'Pa' Rainey
John Hammond
Carl Van Vechten
Viola
Clarence
Frank Walker
Langston Hughes
Ma's Main Girl
Bessie's Dancer
Detroit Theater Manager
Sharkish Man
Doreen Dupree
Fania Van Vechten
Rehearsal Director
Swarm Boy #1
Swarm Boy #2
Night Club Owner
Stage Hand
Host
Vanity Fair Editor
Chorus Girl #1
Chorus Girl #2
Roadie #1
Roadie #2
Etta Johnson
Benny Goodman
Marguerite d'Alvarez
Harry Pace
Jack Gee Jr.
Ma's Dancer
Stagehand
Stage Crew (uncredited)
Crew
Art
Art direction
Production design
Set decoration
Camera
Costume and make-up
Costume design
Directing
Director
Editing
Editor
Production
Casting
Executive producer
Executive producer
Executive producer
Executive producer
Executive producer
Executive producer
Producer
Sound
Original music composer
Writing
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