Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
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1935-09-12 • 0h 9m
A rising nineteen-year-old singer by the name of Billie Holiday made her screen debut in this musical landmark, which features Duke Ellington and his orchestra performing his symphonic jazz piece “A Rhapsody of Negro Life” set to scenes of everyday African American life.
- Directors
- Fred Waller
- Writters
- Fred Rath, Milton Hockey
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Visit website1935-09-12 • 0h 9m
6.6/10 • 16
A rising nineteen-year-old singer by the name of Billie Holiday made her screen debut in this musical landmark, which features Duke Ellington and his orchestra performing his symphonic jazz piece “A Rhapsody of Negro Life” set to scenes of everyday African American life.
- Directors
- Fred Waller
- Writters
- Fred Rath, Milton Hockey
Top Billed Cast
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Duke Ellington
Self
Billie Holiday
Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
Barney Bigard
Self - Clarinet (uncredited)
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Self - Trombone (uncredited)
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- English
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- Keywords
- jazz