The Wizard of the Strings (1985)

Directed by Peter Friedman27mMusic,Documentary

Profiles Roy Smeck, a former vaudeville star known as "The Wizard of the Strings" because of his virtuoso talents on the guitar, banjo, ukelele and Hawaiian guitar, and who is shown to be still active, in his mid-80s, teaching students and giving occasional public performances.

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1985
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
1 January 1985
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