Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
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.
Genres
Music, Drama
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Language
en
Status
Released
Cast
Self
Duke Ellington
Self
Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
Billie Holiday
Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
Self - Clarinet (uncredited)
Barney Bigard
Self - Clarinet (uncredited)
Self - Trombone (uncredited)
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Self - Trombone (uncredited)
If you liked Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Clika
2026
Battle of the Year
2013
Teen Spirit
2019
Cadillac Records
2008
Honey: Rise Up and Dance
2018
Hounddog
2008