Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

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

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MusicDrama
  • Runtime

    0h 9m

  • Language

    EN

  • Production Countries

    United States of America

  • Release Date

    1935-09-12

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.

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