Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life (1935)

Name: Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 1935-09-12
Cast: Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker, Barney Bigard, Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

Drama Music

Release Date:	1935, September 12
Directors:	Fred Waller
Countries:	United States of America
Production:	Paramount Pictures
Cast:	Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker, Barney Bigard, Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

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.

Keywords:

jazz

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Critics Rating:	66

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life (1935)

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