Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
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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- Crew
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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 12, 1935
Runtime
0h 9m
Genres
Music, Drama
User Score
63%
Original Title
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Director
Fred Waller
Description
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.
