Words and Music by - (1919)
Impresario Thomas Sullivan arrives in Ossawatomie, Kansas, to debut a new musical show written by local boy Gene Harris. After auditioning with a song by her bookkeeper boyfriend Brian McBride Sullivan hires Millicent Lloyd and takes her to New York City, where she becomes a famous singer. Brian, arriving in the city with a new opera, keeps his presence secret from Millicent until he has achieved success. But Harris suffering writer’s block steals Brian's work and presents it to Sullivan as his own. With the help of music publisher Gus Hertz, Brian exposes Harris and reclaims his composition. He and Millicent are reunited, and the opera goes on to enormous success.
Director: Scott R. Dunlap
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: May 18, 1919
Cast
- Albert Ray - Brian McBride
- Elinor Fair - Millicent Lloyd
- Robert Bolder - Gus Hertz
- Eugene Pallette - Gene Harris
- Edwin B. Tilton - Thomas Sullivan
Screenplay
Cinematography: Roy H. Klaffki
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
lost film
More Films by Director: Scott R. Dunlap
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Words and Music by - about?
- Impresario Thomas Sullivan arrives in Ossawatomie, Kansas, to debut a new musical show written by local boy Gene Harris. After auditioning with a song by her bookkeeper boyfriend Brian McBride Sullivan hires Millicent Lloyd and takes her to New York City, where she becomes a famous singer. Brian, arriving in the city with a new opera, keeps his presence secret from Millicent until he has achieved success. But Harris suffering writer’s block steals Brian's work and presents it to Sullivan as his own. With the help of music publisher Gus Hertz, Brian exposes Harris and reclaims his composition. He and Millicent are reunited, and the opera goes on to enormous success.
- Who directed Words and Music by -?
- Words and Music by - was directed by Scott R. Dunlap.
- Who stars in Words and Music by -?
- Words and Music by - stars Albert Ray, Elinor Fair, Robert Bolder, Eugene Pallette, Edwin B. Tilton.
- How long is Words and Music by -?
- Words and Music by - has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Words and Music by -?
- Words and Music by - is a Drama film.
- Where was Words and Music by - produced?
- Words and Music by - was produced in United States of America.