Movie Documentary Music
Steamboatin' stories from those who lived them, river history, authentic footage and stills, along with music and narration by John Hartford.
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Mysterious Crossing
While crossing on the train ferry to New Orleans, roving reporter Addison Francis Murphy borrows money from singing hillbilly "Carolina," then loses it all in a crap game. Outside on deck, Murphy sees two men shaking hands, and after he looks away, hears a splash of water and discovers both men have disappeared...
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