Broken Strings
Synopsis
After noted violinist Arthur Williams suffers a hand injury which ends his playing career, his hopes are transferred to his son, who prefers swing music to classical.
Top Cast
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Clarence Muse
Arthur Williams
Sybil Lewis
Grace Williams
Tommie Moore
Mary
William Washington
John Williams
Matthew Beard
Dickey Morley
Pete Webster
Gus Stevens
Edward Thompson
Sam Stilton
Buck Woods
Fred Stilton
Darby Jones
Stringbeans
Jess Lee Brooks
Dr. Matson
Earl Morris
Earl Wells
Cecile Stevens
Herself
Charmaine Stevens
Herself
Leonetti Stevens
Herself
Elliott Carpenter
Himself
Clarence Brooks
First Doctor
Ruby Dandridge
Dancer
Louise Franklin
Nightclub Patron who gets a camera close-up
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard B. Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard B. Ray, Carl Krusada
- Original Score
- Elliott Carpenter
- Original Title
- Broken Strings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- L.C. Borden Productions, Goldport Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard B. Ray
Bernard B. Ray, Carl Krusada
Elliott Carpenter
Mack Stengler
Fred Bain
Lewie C. Borden
Department Leadership Roster
Lewie C. Borden
Producer
Bernard B. Ray
Director
Fred Bain
Editor
Elliott Carpenter
Original Music Composer
Mack Stengler
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Broken Strings
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Broken Strings about?
After noted violinist Arthur Williams suffers a hand injury which ends his playing career, his hopes are transferred to his son, who prefers swing music to classical.
Who directed Broken Strings?
Broken Strings was directed by Bernard B. Ray.
Who stars in Broken Strings?
The principal cast of Broken Strings includes Clarence Muse, Sybil Lewis, Tommie Moore, William Washington, Matthew Beard.
When was Broken Strings released and how long is it?
Broken Strings was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Broken Strings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Broken Strings was composed by Elliott Carpenter.