Words and Music by -
Synopsis
Impresario Thomas Sullivan arrives in Ossawatomie, Kansas, to debut a new musical show written by local boy Gene Harris. After auditioning with a song by her bookkeeper boyfriend Brian McBride Sullivan hires Millicent Lloyd and takes her to New York City, where she becomes a famous singer. Brian, arriving in the city with a new opera, keeps his presence secret from Millicent until he has achieved success. But Harris suffering writer’s block steals Brian's work and presents it to Sullivan as his own. With the help of music publisher Gus Hertz, Brian exposes Harris and reclaims his composition. He and Millicent are reunited, and the opera goes on to enormous success.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Scott R. Dunlap
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kenyon, William Charles Lengel
- Original Title
- Words and Music by -
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Scott R. Dunlap
Charles Kenyon, William Charles Lengel
Roy H. Klaffki
William Fox
Department Leadership Roster
Scott R. Dunlap
Director
Charles Kenyon
Writer
William Fox
Producer
Roy H. Klaffki
Director of Photography
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What is Words and Music by - about?
Impresario Thomas Sullivan arrives in Ossawatomie, Kansas, to debut a new musical show written by local boy Gene Harris. After auditioning with a song by her bookkeeper boyfriend Brian McBride Sullivan hires Millicent Lloyd and takes her to New York City, where she becomes a famous singer. Brian, arriving in the city with a new opera, keeps his presence secret from Millicent until he has achieved success. But Harris suffering writer’s block steals Brian's work and presents it to Sullivan as his own. With the help of music publisher Gus Hertz, Brian exposes Harris and reclaims his composition. He and Millicent are reunited, and the opera goes on to enormous success.
Who directed Words and Music by -?
Words and Music by - was directed by Scott R. Dunlap.
Who stars in Words and Music by -?
The principal cast of Words and Music by - includes Albert Ray, Elinor Fair, Robert Bolder, Eugene Pallette, Edwin B. Tilton.
When was Words and Music by - released and how long is it?
Words and Music by - was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.