Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

6.8 1935 9 min
Music Drama

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 Li…

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Director
Fred Waller
Writers
Milton Hockey, Fred Rath

Cast

The cast behind this title

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

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