Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Starring: Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker, Barney Bigard, Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Writer: Fred Rath, Milton Hockey
Release Date:
September 12, 1935
September 12, 1935
Ratings:
6.6 / 10
6.6 / 10
Director:
Fred Waller
Fred Waller
Companies:
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
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.
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