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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

193579 min
DramaMusic
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.
Director
Fred Waller
Actors
Duke EllingtonDuke EllingtonSelfBillie HolidayBillie HolidaySelf - Blues Singer (uncredited)Earl 'Snake Hips' TuckerJilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)Barney BigardSelf - Clarinet (uncredited)Joe 'Tricky Sam' NantonSelf - Trombone (uncredited)
Released
Sep 12, 1935
Country
United States of America
Production
Paramount Pictures

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