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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.

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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
English
  • jazz

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Fred Waller

Produced in

United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical12 Sept 1935

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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life was released on 12 September 1935.

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