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The End of an Old Song

I recall back instead of going forward.

  • 1969
  • 30m
  • Documentary · Music
  • 9.0/10

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.

Cast

Dillard Chandler

Lloyd Chandler

Ernest Franklin

George Landers

Dellie Chandler Norton

Berzilla Chandler Wallin

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