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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.

DirectorFred Waller
WritersMilton Hockey·Fred Rath
ProducerAdolph Zukor

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Cast · Directed by Fred Waller

DEDuke Ellington
Duke Ellington
Self
BHBillie Holiday
Billie Holiday
Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
ET
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
BB
Barney Bigard
Self - Clarinet (uncredited)
JN
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Self - Trombone (uncredited)

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