Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Name: Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 1935
Rating: 6.778
Cast: Barney Bigard, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker, Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

★ 6.8 1935 Movie 9 min 18 votes

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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…

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TypeMovie

Release year1935

TMDB rating6.8/10

GenresDrama, Music

Synopsis

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.