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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

6.8/10 1935-09-12 9 min

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.

Language: EN
Production Countries: United States of America
Status: Released
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Symphony in black--a rhapsody of Negro life

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