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.
Credits
Porgy and Bess Cast
Porgy and Bess Crew
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Department |
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Dorothy Heyward as Writer. She was 103 (71) years old when She died
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Writing |
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DuBose Heyward as Writer. He was 108 (54) years old when He died
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Writing |
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George Gershwin as Music. He was 95 (38) years old when He died
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Sound |
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Trevor Nunn as Director. He was 53 (now 84) years old
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Directing |
