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The Wizard of the Strings

198527mPeter Friedman
IMDb 5.7

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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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What is The Wizard of the Strings (1985) 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 stars in The Wizard of the Strings?

The Wizard of the Strings stars Roy Smeck (Himself). The film was directed by Peter Friedman.

How long is The Wizard of the Strings?

The Wizard of the Strings has a runtime of 27 min and premiered in 1985.

Is The Wizard of the Strings worth watching?

The Wizard of the Strings holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. Fans of Music, Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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