Filmed in New York in late 1934, this musical short features Duke Ellington composing the title symphony, crosscut with shots of a band playing.

This clip of the "Jealousy" segment features dancer Earl "Snakehips" Tucker and an uncredited Billie Holliday.

Looking for more? We've collected some of Ellington's works in this Media Feature.
Clip of "Symphony in Black," Paramount Pictures, 1935.