Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
IMDB:
6.6
Released
9/12/1935
Duration
0h 9m
Genre
Music, Drama
Country
United States of America
Cast
Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
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.
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
IMDB:
6.6Released
9/12/1935
Genre
Music, Drama
Cast
Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Duration
0h 9m
Country
United States of America
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.
Cast
Self
Duke Ellington
Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
Billie Holiday
Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Self - Clarinet (uncredited)
Barney Bigard
Self - Trombone (uncredited)
