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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

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Calorie Rating: 13
Released: 1935-09-12
Running Time: 9 Minutes
Homepage: https://www.loc.gov/item/92506512
Studios: Paramount Pictures,


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 / Directors

Fred Waller
Director


Cast

Duke Ellington
Character: Self
Billie Holiday
Character: Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Character: Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)

Barney Bigard
Character: Self - Clarinet (uncredited)
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Character: Self - Trombone (uncredited)


Production and Crew

Duke Ellington
Original Music Composer

William O. Steiner
Director of Photography