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

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.

Directing:
  • Fred Waller

Writing:
  • Fred Rath
  • Milton Hockey

Stars:
Release Date: 1935-09-12
themoviedb icon 6.5/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 9
Duke Ellington
Duke Ellingto...
Self
Billie Holiday
Billie Holida...
Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
Write one

Sorry, no results found.