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.
09-12-1935
9 min
Movie Details
Production Info
- Writer:
- Fred Rath
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
Key Crew
- Producer:
- Adolph Zukor
- Original Music Composer:
- Duke Ellington
Locations and Languages
- Country:
- US
- Filming:
- US
- Languages:
- en