The Violin Maker of Cremona
Synopsis
A contest is being held in Cremona for the best violin, with Giannina's hand in marriage as the prize. Filippo is secretly in love with her, but is also ashamed of being a cripple, so he switches his superior violin with that of another apprentice, Sandro, whom Giannina loves.
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"The Violin Maker of Cremona" (1909) director D. W. Griffith, cinematographer Billy Bitzer
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Herbert Prior
Taddeo Ferrari
Mary Pickford
Giannina, Taddeo's Daughter
Owen Moore
Sandro
David Miles
Filippo, the Cripple
Harry Solter
The Judge
Marion Leonard
The Judge's Companion
Charles Avery
Worker / In Crowd
Clara T. Bracy
Arthur V. Johnson
In Crowd
Violet Mersereau
In Crowd
Anthony O'Sullivan
Worker
Mack Sennett
In Crowd
John R. Cumpson
In Crowd
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- D.W. Griffith
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank E. Woods, François Coppée
- Original Title
- The Violin Maker of Cremona
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Biograph Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
D.W. Griffith
Frank E. Woods, François Coppée
Department Leadership Roster
D.W. Griffith
Director
Frank E. Woods
Writer
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D. W. Griffith
David Wark Griffith (January 22, 1875 – July 23, 1948)[1] was an American director, writer, and producer who pioneered modern filmmaking techniques.
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What is The Violin Maker of Cremona about?
A contest is being held in Cremona for the best violin, with Giannina's hand in marriage as the prize. Filippo is secretly in love with her, but is also ashamed of being a cripple, so he switches his superior violin with that of another apprentice, Sandro, whom Giannina loves.
Who directed The Violin Maker of Cremona?
The Violin Maker of Cremona was directed by D.W. Griffith.
Who stars in The Violin Maker of Cremona?
The principal cast of The Violin Maker of Cremona includes Herbert Prior, Mary Pickford, Owen Moore, David Miles, Harry Solter.
When was The Violin Maker of Cremona released and how long is it?
The Violin Maker of Cremona was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 12m.