Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
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.
Crew
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Duke Ellington
Original Music Composer
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Fred Waller
Director
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Adolph Zukor
Producer
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Fred Rath
Writer
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Milton Hockey
Writer
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William O. Steiner
Director of Photography
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