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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life1935

★6.89 minMusicDrama

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

Writer

Milton Hockey Fred Rath

Score

Stars

Duke Ellington Billie Holiday Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker

Cast5

Duke Ellington
as Self
Billie Holiday
as Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
E
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
as Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
B
Barney Bigard
as Self - Clarinet (uncredited)
J
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
as Self - Trombone (uncredited)

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