1935
Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Music, Drama
7.0
User Score
16 Votes
Status
Released
Language
en
Budget
$0
Production
Paramount Pictures
Overview
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.
