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.
Music
Drama
Cast & Crew
Duke Ellington
Self
Billie Holiday
Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
Fred Waller
Director
Adolph Zukor
Producer
Fred Rath, Milton Hockey
Writer
