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Billy Merson Singing Desdemona
(1926) England
B&W : Short film
Directed by (unknown)

Cast: Billy Merson

De Forest Phonofilm [United Kingdom] production. / Released September 1926. / Phonofilm 35mm spherical format. Phonofilm sound-on-film synchronized sound system. / Full-sound film.

Performance: Song.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: (unknown)

Keywords: Early sound film - Synchronized sound film

Listing updated: 13 May 2010.

References: Gifford-British n. 08119.