Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Music
Drama
Lenguage:9 min
Duration:en
Release date:Sep 12, 1935
Calificacion:6.5
Description:
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
Duke EllingtonSelf
Billie HolidaySelf - Blues Singer (uncredited)
Earl 'Snake Hips' TuckerJilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
Barney BigardSelf - Clarinet (uncredited)
Joe 'Tricky Sam' NantonSelf - Trombone (uncredited)