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Release Year1935
Runtime0h 09m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Drama
Votes18
DirectorFred Waller
WritersFred Rath, Milton Hockey
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsSymphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
About Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
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.
Directed by Fred Waller, Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life leans on a strong ensemble — Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1935.
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