Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life (1935)

Details

Original Title: Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Release Date: September 12, 1935

Runtime: 9 minutes

Budget: $0.0

Revenue: $0.0

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.

Rating

0/5

Local Reviews: 0

TMDB Popularity: 0.13

Cast

Billie Holiday

Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)

Crew

Duke Ellington

Original Music Composer

Reviews

Write review

Write review

No reviews yet