Still from Appalachian Spring — Appalachian Spring (1958) — Peter Glushanok

Peter Glushanok

Appalachian Spring

Name: Appalachian Spring
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1958
Duration: 32 min

United States / No Dialogue / 1958 / 32m

Documentary Music

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Synopsis

A newlywed couple, a revivalist preacher, and other pioneers celebrate the construction of a farm house in this filmed ballet conceived and choregraphed by Martha Graham.

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Shorts for Days: Dance on Film
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Credits

Crew

DirectorPeter Glushanok

WriterMartha Graham

ComposerAaron Copland, Eugene Lester

EditorEleanor Hamerow

ProducerNathan Kroll

Cast

Martha Grahamas The Wife

Stuart Hodesas The Husband

Matt Turneyas Pioneer Woman

Bertram Rossas The Preacher

Miriam Coleas Worshipper

Helen McGeheeas Worshipper

Ethel Winteras Worshipper

Yurikoas Worshipper

Double Feature

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A Dancer’s World1957

Both directed by Peter Glushanok, and both starring Martha Graham and Miriam Cole