Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia' (1926)

Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia'

1926

Music Comedy

Synopsis

'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)

Credits

Cast

Billy Merson

Crew

Lee De Forest (Producer)

Vivian Van Damm (Producer)