Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Name: Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Released: 1935-09-12

1935· 0h 9m· Drama· Music

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.

1935-09-12

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Key Crew

DirectorFred Waller

WriterFred Rath

ProducerAdolph Zukor

Director of PhotographyWilliam O. Steiner

Original Music ComposerDuke Ellington

Full cast & crew (5 cast · 6 crew)

Details

Released1935-09-12

Runtime0h 9m

StatusReleased

StudiosParamount Pictures

LanguagesEnglish

CountriesUnited States of America

Rating6.8/10 · 18 votes

Original languageen

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