Skip to main content
View current bins
Main menu
  • Search
  • About
  • News
  • Services
  • Contact
Secondary Menu
  • Log in
  • Register

Video URL
Add to clip bin

Download Preview

7696_bessie_smith7
Subjects
Dance
Music
Urban/ Suburban Life

Keywords
Bessie Smith,
jazz,
African American,
dance,
bar
1930s
B&W

Bessie and man slow dance, bar audience dances also. Man takes money from Bessie, tosses her to bar. Man leaves, waving goodbye. Bessie cries at bar., sings “St. Louis Blues”.


Related Clips


Add to clip bin

1930s

7696_bessie_smith6

Bessie Smith sits on floor with drink, sings “St. Louis Blues”. Bessie…
Add to clip bin

1920s

13151_17447_St_Louis_Blues7

Bessie Smith stands at a bar in a bar singing a blues song. She is…
Add to clip bin

1930s

7696_bessie_smith5

Bessie Smith sits on floor with drink, sings “St. Louis Blues”. Bessie…
Add to clip bin

1930s

7696_bessie_smith4

Bessie Smith sits on floor with drink, sings “St. Louis Blues”. Bessie…

Stay Connected

  • Follow us on Facebook
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Follow us on Instagram
  • Contact Us

All contents © 2025 . All Rights Reserved.

Footer menu
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use