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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
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6.8 Rating
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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Cast & Crew
Duke Ellington
Self
Billie Holiday
Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
E
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
B
Barney Bigard
Self - Clarinet (uncredited)
J
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Self - Trombone (uncredited)
Fred Waller
Director
Adolph Zukor
Producer
F
Fred Rath
Writer
M
Milton Hockey
Writer
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