Some say Bessie was the name of the wife of a railroad official, while others believe the town derives its name from the Blackwell, Enid and Southwestern Railway (BES Line).

The post office name changed to Bessie on May 22, 1903, after it moved one mile south. Because the new site had a plentiful supply of good water, the railroad constructed a roundhouse at that point, …

Welcome to our dedicated page for Bessie, located in the state of Oklahoma, Washita County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, …

Bessie: Directed by Dee Rees. With Queen Latifah, Kamryn Johnson, Rikki McKinney, Alan T. Coleman. The story of legendary blues performer Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith in this vivid portrait of the legendary 20th century blues singer.

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May 15, 2015 · Bessie Smith was a vaudeville smash in the 1920s, successful enough to have her own train on which she toured the country, and to inspire Nina Simone and Billie Holliday.

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Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith in this vivid portrait of the legendary 20th century blues singer.

Bessie is positioned 35.38 degrees north of the equator and 98.98 degrees west of the prime meridian. in south-central Oklahoma near Weatherford. Contribute information for this community or any other …