Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Duke Ellington

Self

Age : N/A | Popularity : 69%

Billie Holiday

Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 18%

Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker

Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Barney Bigard

Self - Clarinet (uncredited)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 1%

Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

Self - Trombone (uncredited)

Age : N/A | Popularity : 0%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Fred Waller
Production	Producer	Adolph Zukor
Writing	Writer	Fred Rath Milton Hockey
Sound	Original Music Composer	Duke Ellington
Camera	Director of Photography	William O. Steiner
Department	Role	Name

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