(Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia')

Content: '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)

Countries:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Music,

Comedy

Runtime:

4 minutes

Year:

1926

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Production companies:

De Forest Phonofilm,

BFI

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