Basic Info
Release: September 12, 1935
Rating: ⭐ 6.6/10 (17 votes)
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Symphony in black--a rhapsody of Negro life
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
1935
⭐ 6.6/10
17 votes
Overview
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.
Genres
Music
Drama
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English en
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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)
Crew
Fred Waller
Director
Adolph Zukor
Producer
Milton Hockey
Writer
Fred Rath
Writer
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