Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia' (1926)
'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)
Genre: Music, Comedy
Runtime: 4 min
Release Date: June 1, 1926
Cast
Production: De Forest Phonofilm, BFI
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 stars in Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia'?
- Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia' stars Billy Merson.
- How long is Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia'?
- Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia' has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
- What genre is Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia'?
- Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia' is a Music, Comedy film.
- Where was Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia' produced?
- Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia' was produced in United Kingdom.