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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

1935 · 9 min · Music · Drama

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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Creators

Fred Waller — Director

Top cast

Duke Ellington portraitDuke EllingtonSelfBillie Holiday portraitBillie HolidaySelf - Blues Singer (uncredited)EEarl 'Snake Hips' TuckerJilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)BBarney BigardSelf - Clarinet (uncredited)JJoe 'Tricky Sam' NantonSelf - Trombone (uncredited)

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