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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro 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.

Release : September 12, 1935

Website : https://www.loc.gov/item/92506512

Budget : $0.00

Revenue : $0.00

Duration : 9 minutes

Rating : 6.63

Compilation / Trailer Video

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Duke Ellington

Duke Ellington ( Duke Ellington )

Self

Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday ( Billie Holiday )

Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)

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Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker ( Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker )

Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)

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Barney Bigard ( Barney Bigard )

Self - Clarinet (uncredited)

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Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton ( Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton )

Self - Trombone (uncredited)

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