Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
First aired on Sep 12, 1935
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Genres: 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 Cast: click image to view more
Duke Ellington | Self
Billie Holiday | Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker | Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
Barney Bigard | Self - Clarinet (uncredited)
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton | Self - Trombone (uncredited)
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
