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

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.
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Fred Waller profile
Fred Waller

Director

Cast

Duke Ellington profile
Duke Ellington

Self

Billie Holiday profile
Billie Holiday

Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)

Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker profile
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker

Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)

Barney Bigard profile
Barney Bigard

Self - Clarinet (uncredited)

Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton profile
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

Self - Trombone (uncredited)

Duke Ellington profile
Duke Ellington

Self

Billie Holiday profile
Billie Holiday

Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)

Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker profile
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker

Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)

Barney Bigard profile
Barney Bigard

Self - Clarinet (uncredited)

Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton profile
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

Self - Trombone (uncredited)

Extra

Release Date

September 12, 1935

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Paramount Pictures logo

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