Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
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.
Year 1935
Studio Paramount Pictures
Director Fred Waller
Crew Fred Waller (Director), Adolph Zukor (Producer), Duke Ellington (Original Music Composer), Milton Hockey (Writer), Fred Rath (Writer), William O. Steiner (Director of Photography)
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Language English
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