Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life (1935)
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.
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Cast
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Duke Ellington | As: Self |
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Billie Holiday | As: Self - Blues Singer (uncredited) |
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Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker | As: Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited) |
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Barney Bigard | As: Self - Clarinet (uncredited) |
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Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton | As: Self - Trombone (uncredited) |
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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.
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Cast
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Duke Ellington |
Self |
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Billie Holiday |
Self - Blues Singer (uncredited) |
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Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker |
Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited) |
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Barney Bigard |
Self - Clarinet (uncredited) |
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Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton |
Self - Trombone (uncredited) |
Directed By
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Fred Waller |
Director |
Writing Credits
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Fred Rath |
Writer |
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Milton Hockey |
Writer |
Production Crew
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Adolph Zukor |
Producer |
Edited By
Costume and Makeup
Sound
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Duke Ellington |
Original Music Composer |
Visual Effects
Camera
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William O. Steiner |
Director of Photography |
Lighting
Art Department
Other Crew
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