The Broken Violin
Synopsis
Elderly Jeremy Ellsworth decides to settle his fortune on John and Beatrice, the children of his disinherited son. He sends a message for them to come live with him. Beatrice arrives safely, but James Gault, Ellsworth's secretary, intercepts the letter to John and engages Phil Carter to pose as the heir. Lumber camp foreman John hears of the plot and heads to the Ellsworth home to squash it but is overpowered by thugs who also kidnap Beatrice. Escaping his captors, John rescues his sister from a speedboat with the aid of a hydroplane and finds love with Beatrice's governess.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1923
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Francis Dillon
- Screenplay & Story
- George Rogan, Lillian Case Russell
- Original Title
- The Broken Violin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Atlantic Features
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Francis Dillon
George Rogan, Lillian Case Russell
George Peters
Department Leadership Roster
John Francis Dillon
Director
George Peters
Director of Photography
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What is The Broken Violin about?
Elderly Jeremy Ellsworth decides to settle his fortune on John and Beatrice, the children of his disinherited son. He sends a message for them to come live with him. Beatrice arrives safely, but James Gault, Ellsworth's secretary, intercepts the letter to John and engages Phil Carter to pose as the heir. Lumber camp foreman John hears of the plot and heads to the Ellsworth home to squash it but is overpowered by thugs who also kidnap Beatrice. Escaping his captors, John rescues his sister from a speedboat with the aid of a hydroplane and finds love with Beatrice's governess.
Who directed The Broken Violin?
The Broken Violin was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who stars in The Broken Violin?
The principal cast of The Broken Violin includes Warren Cook, Reed Howes, Sydney Deane, Dorothy Mackaill, Gladden James.
When was The Broken Violin released and how long is it?
The Broken Violin was released in 1923 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.