Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life (1935)

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life (1935)

1935-09-12 United States of America 9 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

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