Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Name: Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Cast: Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker, Barney Bigard, Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Fred WallerWriters: Fred Rath, Milton HockeyProducer: Adolph Zukor

Duke Ellington

as Self

Billie Holiday

as Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)

Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker

as Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)

Barney Bigard

as Self - Clarinet (uncredited)

Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton

as Self - Trombone (uncredited)

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