Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia'

Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia'

0.0/100h 4m1926
Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia'

Overview

'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)

Genres

MusicComedy

Production Companies

De Forest Phonofilm
BFI

Additional Information

Original Title:Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia'
Original Language:English
Status:Released