Movie Description
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
(1935)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Fred Waller
- Producer : Adolph Zukor
- Writer : Milton Hockey,Fred Rath
- Cast : Duke Ellington,Billie Holiday,Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker,Barney Bigard,Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Cast
Self
Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
Self - Clarinet (uncredited)
Self - Trombone (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleSymphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Status Released
Release Information
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1935-09-12
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 09m
Homepagehttps://www.loc.gov/item/92506512
Production CompaniesParamount Pictures
Genres
- Music
- Drama
