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    Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

    Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

    Sep. 12, 19359 Min.
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    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.

    Original title Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
    TMDb Rating 6.6 17 votes

    Director

    Fred Waller
    Director

    Cast

    Duke Ellington isSelf
    Self
    Billie Holiday isSelf - Blues Singer (uncredited)
    Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
    Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker isJilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
    Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
    Barney Bigard isSelf - Clarinet (uncredited)
    Self - Clarinet (uncredited)
    Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton isSelf - Trombone (uncredited)
    Self - Trombone (uncredited)
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