The Wizard of Waukesha
Brief Synopsis
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The career of famed guitarist and band leader Les Paul is documented. Highlights from Paul's musical career included are radio performances in the 1930s, his association with Fred Waring, and recordings with his wife Mary Ford. Some of his other accomplishments and contributions to music are also co
Cast & Crew
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Susan Brockman
Director
Les Paul
Susan Brockman
Editor
Edward Gray
Cinematographer
Franklin Haber
Sound
Don Lenzer
Cinematographer
Film Details
Also Known As
Wizard of Waukesha
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1979
Technical Specs
Duration
59m
Synopsis
The career of famed guitarist and band leader Les Paul is documented. Highlights from Paul's musical career included are radio performances in the 1930s, his association with Fred Waring, and recordings with his wife Mary Ford. Some of his other accomplishments and contributions to music are also covered, such as his design of electric guitars, and the invention of the eight-track recording system.
Cast
Les Paul
Film Details
Also Known As
Wizard of Waukesha
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1979
Technical Specs
Duration
59m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at FILMEX: Los Angeles International Film Exposition (Point of View) March 4-21, 1980.
16mm
color
