M O V I E
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life [197127]
Released: 1935-09-12
Genres: Music, Drama
Revenue: unknown
Cast: 5
Popularity: 0.2563
Links: : Homepage, IMDB, TMDB
Synopsis : 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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Duke Ellington
Billie Holiday
Earl 'Snake Hips'
Barney Bigard
Joe 'Tricky Sam' N

Director

Fred Waller