The read
It runs a compact 9m.
Synopsis
A rising nineteen-year-old singer by the name of Billie Holiday made her screen debut in this musical landmark, which features Duke Ellington and his orchestra performing his symphonic jazz piece “A Rhapsody of Negro Life” set to scenes of everyday African American life.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
18 audience votes
Key crew
- Fred WallerDirector
- Milton HockeyWriter
- Duke EllingtonOriginal Music Composer
- Fred RathWriter
Cast
- Duke EllingtonSelf
- Billie HolidaySelf - Blues Singer (uncredited)
- Earl 'Snake Hips' TuckerJilting lover / specialty dancer (uncredited)
- Barney BigardSelf - Clarinet (uncredited)
- Joe 'Tricky Sam' NantonSelf - Trombone (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
jazz