(Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Music,

Drama

Runtime:

9 minutes

Year:

1935

Directors:

Fred Waller

Production companies:

Paramount Pictures

Actors:

Self

Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)

Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)

Self - Clarinet (uncredited)

Self - Trombone (uncredited)

Crews:

Director

Producer

Original Music Composer

Writer

Writer