Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia'
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'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)
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Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemona' (1927)Official
Type: Clip • Published 2008-10-10
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- Original Title
- Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia'
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- De Forest Phonofilm, BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vivian Van Damm, Lee De Forest
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Vivian Van Damm
Producer
Lee De Forest
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What is Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia' about?
'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)
Who directed Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia'?
Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia' was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia'?
The principal cast of Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia' includes Billy Merson.
When was Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia' released and how long is it?
Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia' was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 4m.