Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
1935
0h 9m
6.6
US
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.
Movie Details
Languages
English
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Key Crew
Fred Waller
Director
Adolph Zukor
Producer
Cast
Duke Ellington
Self
Billie Holiday
Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
E
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
B
Barney Bigard
Self - Clarinet (uncredited)
J
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Self - Trombone (uncredited)
