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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
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Title: Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Release Date: 12 Sep 1935

Runtime: 9m

Genre: Music, Drama

Director: Paramount Pictures

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures

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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.6 (16 votes)

Cast

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