Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
★7.3
1935
9m
Short, Music
Duke Ellington plays his symphonic jazz piece ('A Rhapsody of Negro Life') with his orchestra against slice-of-life background scenes. The four movements: 1) The Laborers, 2) A Triangle: Dance, Jealousy, Blues, 3) A Hymn of Sorrow...
Actors
DE
Duke Ellington
Self
BH
Billie Holiday
Self - Blues Singer (uncredited)
ET
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
BB
Barney Bigard
Self - Clarinet (uncredited)
JN
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Self - Trombone (uncredited)