The story of a disabled beggar in Charleston,S.C. who falls in love with a prostitute, this is the first filmed version of Gershwin's opera which uses Gershwin's own orchestrations and practically all of the music, with only one major cut.
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Character: Bess
Character: Crown
Character: Serena
Character: Maria
Character: Sportin' Life
Character: Clara / Annie (singing voice)
Character: Jake
Character: Robbins
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Character: Frazier
Character: Strawberry Woman
Character: Nelson / Crabman
Character: Annie
Character: Lily
Character: Jim
Character: Undertaker
Character: Neighbour
Character: Scipio
Character: Jasbo
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Character: Mr. Archdale
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