The End of an Old Song
“I recall back instead of going forward.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cohen
- Original Title
- The End of an Old Song
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Smithsonian Folkways
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cohen
Helen Levitt, Tony Mandell
John Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
John Cohen
Director
John Cohen
Producer
Helen Levitt
Editor
Tony Mandell
Editor
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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 principal cast of The End of an Old Song includes Dillard Chandler, Lloyd Chandler, Ernest Franklin, George Landers, Dellie Chandler Norton.
When was The End of an Old Song released and how long is it?
The End of an Old Song was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 30m.