Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life (1935) Short Film
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. (imdb)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Fred Waller
Written By: Milton Hockey, Fred Rath
Starring: Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker
Genre: Music
Country: USA
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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life belongs to 2 collections
1. Black Cinema (public: moderated by Pickpocket - 6 stars)
2. Jazz (public: moderated by paulofilmo - 6 stars)
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| Date | User | Rating | |
| Jul 08, 2021 | castoffcrown | 78 46% |
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| Apr 07, 2021 |  |
norval_jones | 70 36% |
| Jun 16, 2020 | ltremaine | 62 31% |
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| Feb 29, 2016 |  |
paulofilmo | 72 78% |
| Feb 18, 2016 | chair39 | 40 32% |
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| Feb 14, 2016 |  |
robot2xl | 74 83% |
| Sep 28, 2015 |  |
Dorkovsky | 6 74% |
| Aug 29, 2015 |  |
djross | 50 41% |
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Not bad.
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| Nov 08, 2014 |  |
ehk2 | 41 56% |
| May 26, 2013 | PUNQ | 40 58% |
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Stylish music montage with Duke Ellington & His Orchestra with a cameo by none other then Billie Holiday.
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| Feb 08, 2012 |  |
imdb | 78 91% |
| Sep 13, 2011 |  |
jodamico | 79 73% |
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Beautifully shot and, obviously, magnificently scored. Billie Holiday is a heart-stopper. A moody little gem of black cinema.
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| Average Percentile 58.71% from 12 Ratings |  |