General
Full title:
Release date (first):
Director(s):
Score:
Status:
Runtime:
Budget:
Revenue:
Website:
59
Average
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
September 12, 1935
15
ratings
0
reviews
0
video reviews
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.
Best video reviews
There are no video reviews for this movie yet.
Best reviews
There are no reviews for this movie yet.
Have you watched it?
Cast & Crew
Duke Ellington
Self
Billie Holiday
Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
Barney Bigard
Self - Clarinet (uncredited)
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Self - Trombone (uncredited)
Genres
DramaMusic