Bessie
The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.
Bessie Smith
Ma Rainey
Richard
Lucille
Jack Gee
William 'Pa' Rainey
John Hammond
Carl Van Vechten
Viola
Clarence
Young Bessie
Chorus Guy
Stagehand
'81' Theatre Owner
Miss Taylor
Rehearsal Director
Chorus Girl
Host
Theatergoer
Ma's Main Girl
Ma's Dancer
Nightclub Manager
Bessie's Dancer
Roadie
Doreen Dupree
Etta Johnson
Detroit Theater Manager
Wild Child
Swarm Boy
Sharkish Man
Hostess
Harry Herbert Pace
Black Swan Executive
Black Swan Receptionist
Frank Walker
Brave Man
Klansman
Doorman
Vanity Fair Editor
Fania Van Vechten
Langston Hughes
Gertrude
Jack Gee Jr.
Benny Goodman
Gangster
Shady Guy
Bessie's Band Member
Ma's Band Member
Dancer
Background Extra (uncredited)
Railroad Passenger (uncredited)
Stage Crew (uncredited)
Swarm Boy #2 (uncredited)
Doorman (uncredited)
Extra (uncredited)
Ophelia Franklin (uncredited)
Upscale Party Goer (uncredited)
KKK Driver (uncredited)
Bodyguard (uncredited)
Philadelphia Audience Member (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Hoover Town Citizen (uncredited)
Neighbor #2 (uncredited)
Train Passenger #2 (uncredited)
Party Goer (uncredited)
Server (uncredited)
Train Passenger #1 (uncredited)
Jack's Lover (uncredited)
Poker Player (uncredited)
Neighborhood Kid (uncredited)
Cheering Fan (uncredited)
Pedestrian (uncredited)
Dancer (uncredited)
VIP Guest (uncredited)
Theater Goer (uncredited)
Patron (uncredited)
Stage Hand (uncredited)
Club Goer (uncredited)
Pretzel Guy (uncredited)
Marguerite d'Alvarez (uncredited)
Switchboard Operator (uncredited)
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