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Symphony in black : a rhapsody of Negro life

Title
Symphony in black : a rhapsody of Negro life [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures; director, Fred Waller ; continuity, Milton Hockey, Fred Rath.
Publication
United States : Paramount Pictures, 1935 ; United States : U.M. & M. TV Corp.

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Additional Authors
  • Waller, Fred, 1886-1954.
  • Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974.
  • Steiner, William, Jr.
  • Holiday, Billie, 1915-1959.
  • Paramount Pictures, inc.
Description
1 videocassette (U-matic) (10 min.) : sd., b&w; 3/4 in.
Summary
As Duke Ellington composes his symphony, cuts are made to a band playing and a cinematic enactment of the music which evokes a wide spectrum of the American Black experience. Includes Billie Holiday's film debut.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Black films and programs.
  • Music shorts.
Credits (note)
  • Composed by Duke Ellington ; photography, William Steiner, Jr.
Event (note)
  • Filmed in New York City in late 1934.
Call Number
Sc Visual VRB-2015
OCLC
  • 27150406
  • NYPG98-F134
Title
Symphony in black : a rhapsody of Negro life [videorecording] / Paramount Pictures; director, Fred Waller ; continuity, Milton Hockey, Fred Rath.
Imprint
United States : Paramount Pictures, 1935 ; United States : U.M. & M. TV Corp.
Country of Producing Entity
U.S.
Performer
Appearing: Duke Ellington and his orchestra, Billie Holiday, "Snake hips" Tucker.
Credits
Composed by Duke Ellington ; photography, William Steiner, Jr.
Event
Filmed in New York City in late 1934.
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Added Author
Waller, Fred, 1886-1954. Director
Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974. Performer
Steiner, William, Jr. Photographer
Holiday, Billie, 1915-1959. Performer
Paramount Pictures, inc.
Research Call Number
Sc Visual VRB-2015 Original of: Sc Visual VRA-261
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