Jill Romero (Rita) and Jannis Warner (Bessie), in "Rita and Bessie"
Actresses Jill Romero (Rita) and Jannis Warner (Bessie) pose here for the camera. Rita wears a red ruffled top and a loose falling A-lined skirt. Bessie wears a violet dress and a feathered hat.
Notes:
"Rita and Bessie" is a one act play featuring a fictional encounter between Cuban actress and singer Rita Montaner (1900-1958) and American blues singer Bessie Smith (1894-1937).
Object details:
- Physical object type:
- Slides
- Digital object format:
- Image
- Object ID:
- chc0454000080
- Collection:
- Randy Barcelo Collection
- License:
- University of Miami copyright policy