The Broken Melody
Synopsis
Stewart, an art student in the "bohemian" Greenwich Village in New York City, lives next door to his girlfriend Hedda, who wants to be a singer. One night while they are dining at their favorite cafe, a wealthy woman, Mrs. Trask, comes up to them with a proposition: she knows he is an artist and wants to go to Paris in order to study and develop his talent, and she will pay all his expenses to allow him to do that. He refuses because he doesn't want to leave Hedda, but she eventually persuades him to agree. It turns out that she as an ulterior motive for what she's doing--as does Mrs. Trask.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William P.S. Earle
- Screenplay & Story
- Ouida Bergère
- Original Title
- The Broken Melody
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Selznick Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William P.S. Earle
Ouida Bergère, Dorothy Farnum
Department Leadership Roster
William P.S. Earle
Director
Ouida Bergère
Screenplay
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What is The Broken Melody about?
Stewart, an art student in the "bohemian" Greenwich Village in New York City, lives next door to his girlfriend Hedda, who wants to be a singer. One night while they are dining at their favorite cafe, a wealthy woman, Mrs. Trask, comes up to them with a proposition: she knows he is an artist and wants to go to Paris in order to study and develop his talent, and she will pay all his expenses to allow him to do that. He refuses because he doesn't want to leave Hedda, but she eventually persuades him to agree. It turns out that she as an ulterior motive for what she's doing--as does Mrs. Trask.
Who directed The Broken Melody?
The Broken Melody was directed by William P.S. Earle.
Who stars in The Broken Melody?
The principal cast of The Broken Melody includes Eugene O'Brien, Lucy Cotton, Donald Hall, Ivo Dawson, Jack W. Johnston.
When was The Broken Melody released and how long is it?
The Broken Melody was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.