Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

Year: 1935

Runtime: 9 mins

Language: English

Director: Fred Waller

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Billie Holiday, then a nineteen‑year‑old rising singer, makes her screen debut in this musical landmark. The film showcases Duke Ellington and his orchestra performing his symphonic jazz composition “A Rhapsody of Negro Life,” interwoven with vivid scenes portraying everyday African‑American life.

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