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.

Details

Cast

Willard White

Cynthia Haymon

Gregg Baker

Cynthia Clarey

Marietta Simpson

Damon Evans

Paula Ingram

Gordon Hawkins

D. Alonzo Washington

Mervin Wallace