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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

1935 Music Drama
Release date : September 12, 1935
Runtime : 9m
Countries of origin : United States of America /
Original Language : English /
Director : Fred Waller /
Writers : Milton Hockey / Fred Rath /
Production companies : Paramount Pictures /
September 12, 1935 9m United States of America Music English More
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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.
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Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington
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Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday
Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
Barney Bigard
Barney Bigard
Self - Clarinet (uncredited)
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Self - Trombone (uncredited)

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  • title：Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
  • status：Released
  • Release date： 1935
  • Runtime：9m
  • Genres： Music · Drama ·
  • Countries of origin： United States of America ·
  • Original Language： English ·
  • Director： Fred Waller /
  • Writers： Milton Hockey · Fred Rath ·
  • 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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