Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro LifeMovie

Name: Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Released: 1935-09-12
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker, Barney Bigard, Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

(1935)

HD ★ 6.8 Duration: 9mIMDb: 6.8 ENUnited States of America

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

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