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.
Cast Herbert V. Skinner Leroy Broomfield Claude Collins Vernon Elkins Aurora Greeley Leon Hereford Roberta Hyson Gus Jones Evelyn Preer Junie Rutledge Zack Williams Spencer Williams Jr. Edward Thompson
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