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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

1935 · 0h 9m · Drama, Music · United States of America

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.

Directed by
Fred Waller
Written by
Milton Hockey, Fred Rath
Starring
Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker, Barney Bigard
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6.2Smart score

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