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. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 7.5/10 | |
Released: | September 13, 1935 | |
Runtime: | 9 min | |
Genres: | Music Short | |
Countries: | United States | |
Companies: | Paramount Pictures Paramount | |
Cast: | Duke Ellington Duke Ellington Orchestra Barney Bigard | |
Crew: | Fred Waller | |
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