Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
1935
Music Drama
Synopsis
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.
Credits
Director
Fred Waller
Cast
Barney Bigard as Self - Clarinet (uncredited)
Billie Holiday as Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
Duke Ellington as Self
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker as Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton as Self - Trombone (uncredited)
Crew
William O. Steiner (Director of Photography)
Duke Ellington (Original Music Composer)
Adolph Zukor (Producer)
Fred Rath (Writer)
Milton Hockey (Writer)
Original Poster
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life - Original Poster
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