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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life (1935)

Audience Score
65
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.
DirectorFred Waller
WritersFred RathMilton Hockey

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 12th, 1935
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Paramount Pictures
Movie Tags:
jazz