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

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.

Released

1935-09-12

Genres

Music, Drama

Runtime

9 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Fred Waller

TMDB rating

6.8/10 from 18 votes