Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Film - 1935
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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life it's a movie with Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker, Barney Bigard, Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton Full cast. Directed by Fred Waller. Original title Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life, runtime 9 minutes. Genres Music, Drama.
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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.