Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

1935
9m
6.6

6.6/10

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Music Drama
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.

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Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

jazz

Quick Facts

Release Date September 12, 1935
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0027068
Website Visit Site

Cast

Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington

Self

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)

Key Crew

Fred Waller
Director
Adolph Zukor
Producer
Milton Hockey
Writer
Fred Rath
Writer