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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

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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.

  • Release date
  • September 12, 1935
  • Runtime
  • 9 min
  • Genres
  • Music, Drama
  • Director
  • Fred Waller

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Duke Ellington photo Duke Ellington Self Billie Holiday photo 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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