Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

6.6 | 1935-09-12 | 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
Milton Hockey Writer
Duke Ellington Original Music Composer
Fred Rath Writer
William O. Steiner Director of Photography

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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