Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia'
'Billy Merson, the great Nottingham-born music hall performer, presents one of his signature numbers. The film clearly captures Merson's comic brilliance - he not only sings, but dances, skips and indulges in a lot of creative business with a lyre. Merson had been making films since 1915 and Desdemonia is often cited as Britain's first sound film.' (Robin Baker, BFI)
Cast: Billy Merson
Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia'
'Billy Merson, the great Nottingham-born music hall performer, presents one of his signature numbers. The film clearly captures Merson's comic brilliance - he not only sings, but dances, skips and indulges in a lot of creative business with a lyre. Merson had been making films since 1915 and Desdemonia is often cited as Britain's first sound film.' (Robin Baker, BFI)
Creators and cast
- Producers
- Vivian Van Damm, Lee De Forest
- Cast
- Billy Merson
- Studio
- De Forest Phonofilm, BFI
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
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