Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Name: Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 1935-09-12
Duration: 9 min
Cast: Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker, Barney Bigard, Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

NR1935•9 min

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Drama Music

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.

TMDB Rating:

6.6

Director:Fred Waller

Poster for Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Cast

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)

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Cast

Duke Ellington

Billie Holiday

Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker

Barney Bigard

Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

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