The End of an Old Song (1969)
I recall back instead of going forward.
John Cohen, founding member of the ‘50s folk troupe the New Lost City Ramblers, started making films in order to bring together the two disciplines he was heavily active in: music and photography. The End of an Old Song brings us to North Carolina, and demonstrates the power of old English ballads sung with gusto while soused in a saloon.
Director: John Cohen
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: June 1, 1969
Cast
Editing: Helen Levitt, Tony Mandell
Production: Smithsonian Folkways
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
appalachia, smithsonian, ethnography, ballad, dark holler
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The End of an Old Song about?
- John Cohen, founding member of the ‘50s folk troupe the New Lost City Ramblers, started making films in order to bring together the two disciplines he was heavily active in: music and photography. The End of an Old Song brings us to North Carolina, and demonstrates the power of old English ballads sung with gusto while soused in a saloon.
- Who directed The End of an Old Song?
- The End of an Old Song was directed by John Cohen.
- Who stars in The End of an Old Song?
- The End of an Old Song stars Dillard Chandler, Lloyd Chandler, Ernest Franklin, George Landers, Dellie Chandler Norton, Berzilla Chandler Wallin.
- How long is The End of an Old Song?
- The End of an Old Song has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).
- What genre is The End of an Old Song?
- The End of an Old Song is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was The End of an Old Song produced?
- The End of an Old Song was produced in United States of America.