Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Name: Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Genre: Music, Drama
Released: 1935
Duration: 9 min
Rating: 6.778

1935 · 9 min

Music · Drama

★ 6.8

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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.

Crew

Director Fred Waller
Writer Milton Hockey
Writer Fred Rath
Director of Photography William O. Steiner

Cast

Duke Ellington
Self
Billie Holiday
Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
E
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
B
Barney Bigard
Self - Clarinet (uncredited)
J
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Self - Trombone (uncredited)

Crew

Director — Fred Waller
Writer — Milton Hockey
Writer — Fred Rath
Director of Photography — William O. Steiner

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