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. (imdb)
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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

1935
Music
Short Film
9m
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Avg Percentile 54.49% from 14 total ratings

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Rated 13 Sep 2011
79
73rd
Beautifully shot and, obviously, magnificently scored. Billie Holiday is a heart-stopper. A moody little gem of black cinema.
Rated 29 Aug 2015
50
44th
Not bad.
Rated 26 May 2013
40
57th
Stylish music montage with Duke Ellington & His Orchestra with a cameo by none other then Billie Holiday.

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