The First Violin
Synopsis
Old Von Shultz, the first violin, finds as he grows older a longing for companionship. Hurrying from the theater the old musician finds little Helen sleeping on the steps of the stage door. He picks her up and takes her to his comfortably furnished home. The old man even grows childish, he is so pleased with the little tot's presence and he gives her the love with which his heart abounds. The next day he learns from the morning papers that Helen's mother and father were lost in a fire. He spends many happy hours with her, playing with her toys. He takes her to rehearsals with him, where she is the pet of the musicians. One year later Helen shows an aptness for the stage. This delights the old musician and the child grows nearer and dearer to his heart. A sad blow, however, comes to him when the Children's Society take the little girl away from him and once more he finds himself a lonely old man.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 2, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Van Dyke Brooke
- Original Title
- The First Violin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Van Dyke Brooke
Department Leadership Roster
Van Dyke Brooke
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Violin
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What is The First Violin about?
Old Von Shultz, the first violin, finds as he grows older a longing for companionship. Hurrying from the theater the old musician finds little Helen sleeping on the steps of the stage door. He picks her up and takes her to his comfortably furnished home. The old man even grows childish, he is so pleased with the little tot's presence and he gives her the love with which his heart abounds. The next day he learns from the morning papers that Helen's mother and father were lost in a fire. He spends many happy hours with her, playing with her toys. He takes her to rehearsals with him, where she is the pet of the musicians. One year later Helen shows an aptness for the stage. This delights the old musician and the child grows nearer and dearer to his heart. A sad blow, however, comes to him when the Children's Society take the little girl away from him and once more he finds himself a lonely old man.
Who directed The First Violin?
The First Violin was directed by Van Dyke Brooke.
Who stars in The First Violin?
The principal cast of The First Violin includes Van Dyke Brooke, Flora Finch, John Bunny, Helene Costello, Maurice Costello.
When was The First Violin released and how long is it?
The First Violin was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Violin?
The First Violin holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).