The Wizard of the Strings

This article is about the documentary film about Roy Smeck. For Roy Smeck himself, whose nickname this is, see Roy Smeck.

The Wizard of the Strings
Directed byPeter Friedman
Produced byAlan Edelstein[1]
CinematographyRichard Dallett
Production
company
Strange Attractions
Distributed byCinema Guild
Release date
  • 1985 (1985)
Running time
27 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Wizard of the Strings is a 1985 American short documentary film about Roy Smeck, directed by Peter Friedman. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.[2]

Summary

The former vaudeville star, nicknamed for his virtuoso talents on guitar, ukelele, banjo and Hawaiian guitar, was shown active in his 80s teaching students and occasionally giving public performances.[3]

Cast

References

  1. ^ Witness to War Wins Documentary Short Subject: 1986 Oscars
  2. ^ 1986|Oscars.org
  3. ^ MUBI
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