Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
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) Harlem Rhythm.
Direction
Cast
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Duke Ellington
Self
Self
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Duke Ellington Orchestra
Self
Themselves
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Barney Bigard
Self
Self - Clarinet
Billie Holiday
Self
Self - Blues Singer
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Joe 'Tricky Sam' Nanton
Self
Self - Trombone
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Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Jilting lover
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Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
specialty dancer
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William O. Steiner
Cinematographer
