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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

6.8/10 1935 9m Released
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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.

Director: Fred Waller
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Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington
Self
 Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday
Self - Blues Singer (u
 Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
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 Barney Bigard
Barney Bigard
Self - Clarinet (uncre
 Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Self - Trombone (uncre

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