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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

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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.

Date: 09/12/1935

Rating: 6.6

Cast: Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker, Barney Bigard, Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

Duke Ellington

Billie Holiday

Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker

Barney Bigard

Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton