Wizard Of The Strings

Year Published: 1988

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Tells about vaudeville performer Roy Smeck, known as the 'Wizard of the Strings'. Demonstrates how Smeck remains active at age 84 by teaching students and giving occasional public performances. Includes excerpts from Smeck's Vitaphone shorts, footage from contemporary concert performances, reminiscences by Smeck and his wife, and interviews with Gene Autry, Arthur Tracy, Mel Bay, and Bennie 'King' Nawahi. Directed by Peter Friedman.