Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

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

Unrated 13 Sep 1935 • Short, Music • 0h 9m
Loading...

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.

Fred Waller
Director
Milton Hockey (continuity by), Fred Rath (continuity by)
Writer
Duke Ellington, Duke Ellington Orchestra, Barney Bigard
Starring

Language: English
Awards:
Country: United States
Metacritic Score:
DVD Release Date:
Box Office Total:

7.4

IMDb (273 votes)
Loading...