Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

1935-09-12 9m
Music Drama
6.6
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17 votes

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.

Fred Waller

Director

Fred Rath

Writer

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Movie Details

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$N/A

Revenue

$N/A

Runtime

9m

Release Date

1935-09-12

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