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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life (1935)Duke Ellington plays his symphonic jazz piece ('A Rhapsody of Negro Life') with his orchestra against slice-of-life background scenes... See full summary » Director:Fred Waller |
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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. Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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Headliners (1935-1936 Season) (#3): Symphony in Black See more »Company Credits
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Sung by Billie Holiday in the Triangle section See more »
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Scatman Crothers is widely incorrectly reported as playing the jilting lover, actually played by Earl 'Snake Hips' Tucker, who also appears later in the short as a specialty dancer. See more »Soundtracks
"I've Got Those Lost My Man Blues"Sung by Billie Holiday in the Triangle section See more »
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