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Uncle Dave Macon (1980)

Directed by Blaine Dunlap, Sol Korine

Overview

Uncle Dave Macon, also known as “The Dixie Dewdrop”—was an American old-time banjo player, singer, songwriter, and comedian. Known for his chin whiskers, plug hat, gold teeth, and gates-ajar collar, he gained regional fame as a vaudeville performer in the early 1920s before becoming the first star of the Grand Ole Opry in the latter half of the decade.

Length 58 minutes

Actors

Roy Acuff | Sid Harkreader