Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

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19350h 9minMusic MoviesEnglish
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Plot

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.

WriterFred Rath
DirectorFred Waller
ActorDuke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
CountryUnited States of America
ProductionParamount Pictures