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

1935
Directed byFred Waller
0h 9m

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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Duke EllingtonSelfBillie HolidaySelf - Blues Singer (uncredited)
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Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
Barney BigardSelf - Clarinet (uncredited)
Joe 'Tricky Sam' NantonSelf - Trombone (uncredited)
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MusicDrama
STATUSReleased
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6.6

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