Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
(1935)
September 12, 1935• 0h 9m
68%
TMDB ScoreOverview
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.
Fred Waller
Director
Top Billed Cast
DE
Duke Ellington
Self
BH
Billie Holiday
Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
E'HT
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
BB
Barney Bigard
Self - Clarinet (uncredited)
J'SN
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Self - Trombone (uncredited)
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