The Voice of the Violin
Synopsis
A music teacher is in love with Helen, one of his students, but she rejects him. In his hurt he joins an anarchist group who plan to blow up a rich capitalist's house. When he realizes it's Helen's house, he tries to stop the plan.
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The Voice of the Violin (1909) Short Silent Film
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-13
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Arthur V. Johnson
Herr von Schmidt
Marion Leonard
Helen Walker
David Miles
Anarchist Leader
Linda Arvidson
At Party Meeting
Anita Hendrie
Maid
Clara T. Bracy
John R. Cumpson
At Party Meeting
Adele DeGarde
At Party Meeting
Gladys Egan
Owen Moore
Servant
Tom Moore
Servant
George Nichols
Herbert Prior
At Party Meeting / Servant
Mack Sennett
At Party Meeting
Dorothy West
At Party Meeting / Servant
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 18, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- D.W. Griffith
- Original Title
- The Voice of the Violin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- American Mutoscope & Biograph
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
D.W. Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
D.W. Griffith
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Voice of the Violin about?
A music teacher is in love with Helen, one of his students, but she rejects him. In his hurt he joins an anarchist group who plan to blow up a rich capitalist's house. When he realizes it's Helen's house, he tries to stop the plan.
Who directed The Voice of the Violin?
The Voice of the Violin was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Voice of the Violin?
The principal cast of The Voice of the Violin includes Arthur V. Johnson, Marion Leonard, David Miles, Linda Arvidson, Anita Hendrie.
When was The Voice of the Violin released and how long is it?
The Voice of the Violin was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Voice of the Violin?
The Voice of the Violin holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).