The Broken Violin (1923)
Elderly Jeremy Ellsworth decides to settle his fortune on John and Beatrice, the children of his disinherited son. He sends a message for them to come live with him. Beatrice arrives safely, but James Gault, Ellsworth's secretary, intercepts the letter to John and engages Phil Carter to pose as the heir. Lumber camp foreman John hears of the plot and heads to the Ellsworth home to squash it but is overpowered by thugs who also kidnap Beatrice. Escaping his captors, John rescues his sister from a speedboat with the aid of a hydroplane and finds love with Beatrice's governess.
Director: John Francis Dillon
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: May 10, 1923
Cast
- Warren Cook - Thomas Kitterly
- Reed Howes - John Ellsworth
- Sydney Deane - Dr. Mason
- Dorothy Mackaill - Constance Morley
- Gladden James - Phil Carter
- Zena Keefe - Governess
- Edward Roseman - Half-Wit
- Joseph Blake - Jeremy Ellsworth
- Henry Sedley - James Gault
- Rita Rogan - Beatrice Ellsworth
Screenplay
- George Rogan (Story)
- Lillian Case Russell (Scenario Writer)
Cinematography: George Peters
Production: Atlantic Features
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: John Francis Dillon
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Broken Violin about?
- Elderly Jeremy Ellsworth decides to settle his fortune on John and Beatrice, the children of his disinherited son. He sends a message for them to come live with him. Beatrice arrives safely, but James Gault, Ellsworth's secretary, intercepts the letter to John and engages Phil Carter to pose as the heir. Lumber camp foreman John hears of the plot and heads to the Ellsworth home to squash it but is overpowered by thugs who also kidnap Beatrice. Escaping his captors, John rescues his sister from a speedboat with the aid of a hydroplane and finds love with Beatrice's governess.
- Who directed The Broken Violin?
- The Broken Violin was directed by John Francis Dillon.
- Who stars in The Broken Violin?
- The Broken Violin stars Warren Cook, Reed Howes, Sydney Deane, Dorothy Mackaill, Gladden James, Zena Keefe.
- How long is The Broken Violin?
- The Broken Violin has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Broken Violin?
- The Broken Violin is a Drama film.
- Where was The Broken Violin produced?
- The Broken Violin was produced in United States of America.