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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

📅 9/12/1935⏱️ 9 minutes6.8/10

Overview

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.

Release Date

September 12, 1935

Runtime

9 minutes

Rating

6.8/10(18 votes)

Status

Released

Genres

MusicDrama

Cast

Content Source

Data provided by The Movie Database (TMDB).