Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
- Released on
Music, Drama
•- Runtime
- 9 mins
(16 votes)
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.
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
- Duke Ellington
- Billie Holiday
- Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
- Barney Bigard
- Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Director
- Fred Waller
Producers
- Adolph Zukor
