Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life(1935)

Name: Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Genre: Music, Drama
Released: 1935-09-12
Duration: 9 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker, Barney Bigard, Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

6.6

(17 votes)

September 12, 1935

Music Drama

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Sinopsis

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.

Director: Fred Waller

Guionistas: Milton Hockey, Fred Rath

Reparto y equipo

Duke Ellington

Self

Billie Holiday

Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)

Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker

Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)

Barney Bigard

Self - Clarinet (uncredited)

Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

Self - Trombone (uncredited)

Detalles

Fecha de estreno: September 12, 1935
Duración: 9m
Idioma original: en
Estado: Released