Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life Poster

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

66.00% | September 12, 1935 | 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 Life” set to scenes of everyday African American life.

Featured Crew

Fred Waller
Director
Adolph Zukor
Producer
Duke Ellington
Original Music Composer

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)

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