Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life (1935)

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.

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  • Release Date: 1935-09-12
  • Runtime: 0h 9min
  • Director: Fred Waller

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Cast

  • 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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