Movie·1926·0h 4m
Billy Merson Singing 'Desdemonia'
★ 9.0MusicComedy
Synopsis
'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)
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in United States.