Who made a short film about Bessie Smith’s life?
Brian Large
Dudley Murphy
George Avakian
Tony Palmer
Answer
Dudley Murphy was a film director and screenwriter. He directed the short film St. Louis Blues, which was released in 1929 and starred Bessie Smith. The film is based on Smith's life and music, and it includes performances of her songs "St. Louis Blues" and "The Black Snake Blues". The film was well-received by critics and audiences, and it helped to establish Smith as a major star.
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