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

  • Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

    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.


    Rating: 6.6

    Genres Musical, Documentary

    Original language: en

    IMDb tt0027068

    Stars

    Billie Holiday as Billie Holiday

    Duke Ellington as Duke Ellington

    Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker as Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker

    Barney Bigard as Barney Bigard

    Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton as Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

    Creators

    Walter L. Smith (Director)

    Duke Ellington (Producer)

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