Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Fred Waller1935-09-12
6.6
9 min
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.
Cast
| Name | Character | Team | |
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Duke Ellington | Self | Unowned |
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Billie Holiday | Self - Blues Singer (uncredited) | Unowned |
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Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker | Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited) | Unowned |
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Barney Bigard | Self - Clarinet (uncredited) | Unowned |
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Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton | Self - Trombone (uncredited) | Unowned |