Porgy and Bess

Overview

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.

Cast

Willard White

Porgy

Cynthia Haymon

Bess

G

Gregg Baker

Crown

Cynthia Clarey

Serena

Marietta Simpson

Maria

Damon Evans

Sportin' Life

P

Paula Ingram

Clara / Annie (singing voice)

G

Gordon Hawkins

Jake

D

D. Alonzo Washington

Robbins

M

Mervin Wallace

Peter

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