Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life - Cast

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life (1935)
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Short | 9 min | Short, Music

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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life (1935)

Unrated

Short | 9 min | 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, 4) ...See moreDuke 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, 4) Harlem Rhythm. Written by Rod Crawford See less

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6 cast members

Name	Known for
Duke Ellington Self Self See fewer	Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Duke Ellington Orchestra Themselves Themselves See fewer	No Sudden Move (2021)
Barney Bigard Self - Clarinet (uncredited) Self - Clarinet (uncredited) See fewer	The Untouchables (1987)
Billie Holiday Self - Blues Singer (uncredited) Self - Blues Singer (uncredited) See fewer	Minority Report (2002)
Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton Self - Trombone (uncredited) Self - Trombone (uncredited) See fewer	Jam Session (1942)
Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited) Jilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited) See fewer	Crazy House (1930)