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

September 12, 1935 (US) Music, Drama • 9m

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.

Director

Fred Waller

Top Billed

Duke Ellington

Keywords

Top Billed Cast

Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday

Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)

Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker

Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)

Barney Bigard
Barney Bigard

Self - Clarinet (uncredited)

Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

Self - Trombone (uncredited)

Crew
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington

Original Music Composer

William O. Steiner
William O. Steiner

Director of Photography



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Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

Revenue

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