Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life (1935)
1935 · 0h 9m · Music, Drama
Genres: Music, Drama
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.
Director: Fred Waller
Writers: Milton Hockey, Fred Rath
Music by: Duke Ellington
Cinematography: William O. Steiner
Cast
Duke Ellington as SelfBillie Holiday as Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker as Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)Barney Bigard as Self - Clarinet (uncredited)Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton as Self - Trombone (uncredited)More like this
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