Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life 89 years old

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.

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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life Cast

Name	Character
Billie Holiday She was 20, 44 years old when she died
Duke Ellington He was 36, 75 years old when he died

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life Crew

Name	Department
Adolph Zukor as Producer. He was 62 (103) years old when He died	Production
William O. Steiner as Cinematography. He was 32 (64) years old when He died	Crew
Fred Waller as Director. He was 49 (68) years old when He died	Directing