Symphony in Black (1935)
3.8 of 5 from 45 ratings
0h 9min
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- Synopsis:
- In September of 1935 Paramount Pictures released a nine-minute movie remarkable in several ways. 'Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life' is one of the earliest cinematic explorations of African-American culture for a mass audience. It features Duke Ellington and his orchestra performing his first extended composition. And perhaps most notably, it stars Billie Holiday in her first filmed performance.
The Four Movements:
1. The Laborers
2. A Triangle: Dance, Jealousy, Blues
3. A Hymn of Sorrow
4. Harlem Rhythm. - Actors:
- Duke Ellington, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Barney Bigard, Billie Holiday, Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
- Directors:
- Fred Waller
- Aka:
- Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life / Headliners (1935-1936 Season) (#3): Symphony in Black
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
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