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The End of an Old Song

The End of an Old Song

# I recall back instead of going forward.
Documentary   Music
📜 Overview: 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1969-06-01
⌚ Running Time: 30 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 10.0

Beloved Cast

Dillard Chandler original image
Dillard Chandler
Lloyd Chandler original image
Lloyd Chandler
Ernest Franklin original image
Ernest Franklin
George Landers original image
George Landers
Dellie Chandler Norton original image
Dellie Chandler Norton
Berzilla Chandler Wallin original image
Berzilla Chandler Wallin

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