Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Name: Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Director: Fred Waller
Genre: Music, Drama
Released: 1935-09-12
Duration: 9 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker, Barney Bigard, Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

HDIMDB: 6.8

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life (1935) is a music, drama directed by Fred Waller rated 6.8/10.

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.

Released: 1935-09-12

Duration: 0h 9m

Genre: Music, Drama

Country: United States of America

Director: Fred Waller

Writer: Fred Rath, Milton Hockey

Cast: Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker, Barney Bigard

Production: Paramount Pictures