Porgy and Bess

    Synopsis

    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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    Cast

    • Willard WhitePorgy
    • Cynthia HaymonBess
    • Gregg BakerCrown
    • Cynthia ClareySerena
    • Marietta SimpsonMaria
    • Damon EvansSportin' Life
    • Paula IngramClara / Annie (singing voice)
    • Gordon HawkinsJake
    • D. Alonzo WashingtonRobbins
    • Mervin WallacePeter

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