Humoresque (1920)
Young Leon Kanter dreams of being a great violinist. His parents scrape up the money for a violin and for lessons, and Leon rewards them by becoming a great player. But as an adult, Leon finds that people want more from him than just music.
Director: Frank Borzage
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 71 min
Release Date: May 29, 1920
Cast
- Gaston Glass - Leon Kantor (adult)
- Vera Gordon - Mama Kantor
- Alma Rubens - Gina Berg (formerly Minnie Ginsberg)
- Dore Davidson - Abraham Kantor
- Bobby Connelly - Leon Kantor (child)
- Helen Connelly - Esther Kantor (child)
- Ann Wallack - Esther Kantor (adult) (as Ann Wallick)
- Sidney Carlyle - Mannie Kantor
- Joseph Cooper - Isadore Kantor (child)
- Maurice Levigne - Isadore Kantor (adult)
Screenplay
- William LeBaron
- Frances Marion
- Fannie Hurst (Short Story)
Music: Hugo Riesenfeld
Cinematography: Gilbert Warrenton
Production: Cosmopolitan Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Frank Borzage
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Humoresque about?
- Young Leon Kanter dreams of being a great violinist. His parents scrape up the money for a violin and for lessons, and Leon rewards them by becoming a great player. But as an adult, Leon finds that people want more from him than just music.
- Who directed Humoresque?
- Humoresque was directed by Frank Borzage.
- Who stars in Humoresque?
- Humoresque stars Gaston Glass, Vera Gordon, Alma Rubens, Dore Davidson, Bobby Connelly, Helen Connelly.
- How long is Humoresque?
- Humoresque has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
- What genre is Humoresque?
- Humoresque is a Drama film.
- Where was Humoresque produced?
- Humoresque was produced in United States of America.