Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

September 12, 19359 min★ 6.6EN
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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.

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Cast

Duke Ellington
Duke EllingtonSelf
Billie Holiday
Billie HolidaySelf - Blues Singer (uncredited)
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Earl 'Snake Hips' TuckerJilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
Barney Bigard
Barney BigardSelf - Clarinet (uncredited)
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Joe 'Tricky Sam' NantonSelf - Trombone (uncredited)