Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life poster

MOVIE

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

1935 • HD • 9min

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Story

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.

Country United States Language English

Genre Music Drama

Keywords #jazz

Production Paramount Pictures

Credits

Fred Waller photo

Fred Waller

director

Adolph Zukor photo

Adolph Zukor

producer

Duke Ellington photo

Duke Ellington

Self

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