Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

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.

RATING

6.6 / 10

RELEASE DATE

1935-09-12

DIRECTOR

Fred Waller

RUNNING TIME

0h 9m

Budget: Unknown

Revenue: Unknown

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Actors

Duke Ellington

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Billie Holiday

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