The Lady Fare


The Lady Fare is a 1929 American short comedy film directed by William Watson, based on a story by Octavus Roy Cohen, with screenplay by Spencer Williams. It was produced by Al Christie and filmed by the Christie Film Company. One of the first African-American talkies, sometimes referred to as a "singie" or "dancie" due to its musical elements. it featured an all-female chorus line, possibly inspired by the Cotton Club. The 20-minute film, premiered on September 28.

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