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Long Ago and Far Away; Silver Cornet, The

12/05/1988

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Series

Long Ago and Far Away

Program

Silver Cornet, The

Program Number

112

Series Description

Long Ago and Far Away captures the spirit of children's literature in a weekly series showcasing international television programs of classic and contemporary children's books, folktales, and fairy tales. The animated and dramatic productions recall the magic of storytelling. Series release date: 1988

Program Description

When a local orchestra plays at a young boy's school, he becomes determined to learn to play the cornet. He follows the cornet player and tries to get him to teach him to play. One day, the boys tags along as the musician and a friend are rock climbing. As the boy practices his horn, the climbers have a serious accident. The boy rescues the climbers and is repaid by the musician with a very special gift.

Duration

00:34:00

Asset Type

Broadcast program

Media Type

Video

Genres

Children's

Topics

Literature

Citation

Chicago: “Long Ago and Far Away; Silver Cornet, The,” 12/05/1988, GBH Archives, accessed July 27, 2024, http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_C511A7437E3A466B97D45743F901806F.

MLA: “Long Ago and Far Away; Silver Cornet, The.” 12/05/1988. GBH Archives. Web. July 27, 2024. <http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_C511A7437E3A466B97D45743F901806F>.

APA: Long Ago and Far Away; Silver Cornet, The. Boston, MA: GBH Archives. Retrieved from http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_C511A7437E3A466B97D45743F901806F