To Hear Your Banjo Play(1947)
To Hear Your Banjo Play Synopsis
A short film about Pete Seeger and the birth of banjo music throughout the Southern United States.
To Hear Your Banjo Play (1947) is a documentary and music film directed by Irving Lerner, released on January 1, 1947 with a runtime of 16m. It stars Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. Viewers rate it 4.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Irving Lerner
- Writers:
- Alan Lomax
- Producers:
- Willard Van Dyke, Irving Lerner
- Cinematographer:
- Richard Leacock
- Production:
- Creative Age Films
- Status:
- Released
To Hear Your Banjo Play Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Irving Lerner, written by Alan Lomax, produced by Willard Van Dyke and Irving Lerner.
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To Hear Your Banjo Play Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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To Hear Your Banjo Play – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in To Hear Your Banjo Play?
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The main cast of To Hear Your Banjo Play (1947) includes Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. The film was directed by Irving Lerner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was To Hear Your Banjo Play released?
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To Hear Your Banjo Play was released on January 1, 1947 and runs for 16m.
Is To Hear Your Banjo Play worth watching?
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To Hear Your Banjo Play (1947) holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.