Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
September 12, 1935 | 9 min
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.
Genres
Music Drama
Cast
Duke Ellington
Billie Holiday
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Barney Bigard
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
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