Movie

Uncle Dave Macon (1980)

• January 1, 1980
• 58m

• Documentary

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.

Directors

Sol Korine, Blaine Dunlap

Starring

Roy Acuff, Sid Harkreader