Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Release: 1935-09-12
·Runtime: 9m
·★ 6.6
Music
Drama
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures