Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Name: Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Director: Fred Waller
Genre: Music, Drama
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker, Barney Bigard, Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

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.

Genre: Music, Drama

Director: Fred Waller

Cast: Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker, Barney Bigard

Country: United States

Quality: HD

Runtime: 9 min.

Release: 1935

IMDb: 6.6/10

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