The End of an Old Song(1969)
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The End of an Old Song 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.
The End of an Old Song (1969) is a documentary and music film directed by John Cohen, released on June 1, 1969 with a runtime of 30m. It stars Dillard Chandler, Lloyd Chandler, Ernest Franklin and George Landers. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- John Cohen
- Producers:
- John Cohen
- Production:
- Smithsonian Folkways
- Status:
- Released
The End of an Old Song Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dillard Chandler
- Lloyd Chandler
Lloyd Chandler
- Ernest Franklin
Ernest Franklin
- George Landers
George Landers
- Dellie Chandler Norton
Dellie Chandler Norton
- Berzilla Chandler Wallin
Berzilla Chandler Wallin
Key crew
Directed by John Cohen, produced by John Cohen.
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The End of an Old Song Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The End of an Old Song – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The End of an Old Song?
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The main cast of The End of an Old Song (1969) includes Dillard Chandler, Lloyd Chandler, Ernest Franklin, George Landers and Dellie Chandler Norton. The film was directed by John Cohen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The End of an Old Song released?
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The End of an Old Song was released on June 1, 1969 and runs for 30m.
Is The End of an Old Song worth watching?
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The End of an Old Song (1969) holds an average rating of 9.0 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.