Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life was released on September 12, 1935.
The runtime of Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life is 9m.
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life is a Music, Drama movie.
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 on TMDB.
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life was directed by Fred Waller.
The main cast of Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life includes Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker.
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life is originally in English.