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

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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.

Budget:

$ 0

Directed by:

Fred Waller

Written by:

Milton HockeyFred Rath

Cast

Duke Ellington thumbnail

Duke Ellington

Self

Billie Holiday thumbnail

Billie Holiday

Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)

Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker thumbnail

Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker

Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)

Barney Bigard thumbnail

Barney Bigard

Self - Clarinet (uncredited)

Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton thumbnail

Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

Self - Trombone (uncredited)

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