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)

Details

• Status Released
• Release Date June 1, 1926
• Budget N/A
• Revenue N/A
• Production De Forest Phonofilm, BFI