Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Release Date: 1935-09-12

Runtime: 9

Languages: English

Rating: 6.6

Votes: 17

Genres: Music | Drama

Director: Fred Waller

Description: 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 R...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.Read More

Production Companies:

Paramount Pictures