Humoresque
Synopsis
Young Leon Kanter dreams of being a great violinist. His parents scrape up the money for a violin and for lessons, and Leon rewards them by becoming a great player. But as an adult, Leon finds that people want more from him than just music.
Top Cast
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Gaston Glass
Leon Kantor (adult)
Vera Gordon
Mama Kantor
Alma Rubens
Gina Berg (formerly Minnie Ginsberg)
Dore Davidson
Abraham Kantor
Bobby Connelly
Leon Kantor (child)
Helen Connelly
Esther Kantor (child)
Ann Wallack
Esther Kantor (adult) (as Ann Wallick)
Sidney Carlyle
Mannie Kantor
Joseph Cooper
Isadore Kantor (child)
Maurice Levigne
Isadore Kantor (adult)
Alfred Goldberg
Rudolph Kantor (child)
Edward Stanton
Rudolph Kator (adult)
Louis Stern
Sol Ginsberg (as Louis Stearns)
Maurice Peckre
Boris Kantor
Ruth Sabin
Mrs. Isadore Kantor
Frank Mitchell
Baby Kantor
Miriam Battista
Minnie Ginsberg
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 29, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- William LeBaron, Frances Marion, Fannie Hurst
- Original Score
- Hugo Riesenfeld
- Original Title
- Humoresque
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Cosmopolitan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
William LeBaron, Frances Marion, Fannie Hurst
Hugo Riesenfeld
Gilbert Warrenton
William Randolph Hearst
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
William LeBaron
Writer
William Randolph Hearst
Producer
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
Hugo Riesenfeld
Original Music Composer
Frances Marion
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Humoresque
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What is Humoresque about?
Young Leon Kanter dreams of being a great violinist. His parents scrape up the money for a violin and for lessons, and Leon rewards them by becoming a great player. But as an adult, Leon finds that people want more from him than just music.
Who directed Humoresque?
Humoresque was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in Humoresque?
The principal cast of Humoresque includes Gaston Glass, Vera Gordon, Alma Rubens, Dore Davidson, Bobby Connelly.
When was Humoresque released and how long is it?
Humoresque was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Humoresque?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Humoresque was composed by Hugo Riesenfeld.