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

09/12/1935 (US)MusicDrama9m
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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.

Fred Waller

Director

Movie Cast

Duke Ellington photo
Billie Holiday photo

Billie Holiday

Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)

Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker photo

Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker

Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)

Barney Bigard photo

Barney Bigard

Self - Clarinet (uncredited)

Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton photo

Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

Self - Trombone (uncredited)

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyParamount Pictures

Original LanguageEnglish

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