The Wizard of the Strings
Synopsis
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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January 1, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Friedman
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Edelstein
- Original Title
- The Wizard of the Strings
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- New York University (NYU), Cinema Guild
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Friedman
Alan Edelstein
Peter Friedman
Alan Edelstein
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Friedman
Director
Peter Friedman
Editor
Alan Edelstein
Writer
Alan Edelstein
Producer
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What is The Wizard of the Strings about?
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.
Who directed The Wizard of the Strings?
The Wizard of the Strings was directed by Peter Friedman.
Who stars in The Wizard of the Strings?
The principal cast of The Wizard of the Strings includes Roy Smeck.
When was The Wizard of the Strings released and how long is it?
The Wizard of the Strings was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 27m.