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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

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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.

Release Date : 1935-09-12

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Paramount Pictures

Production Country : United States of America

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Cast

Character Name : Self

Original Name : Duke Ellington

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)

Original Name : Billie Holiday

Gender : Female

Character Name : Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)

Original Name : Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self - Clarinet (uncredited)

Original Name : Barney Bigard

Gender : Male

Character Name : Self - Trombone (uncredited)

Original Name : Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

Gender : Male

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