The Violin Maker of Cremona (1909)
A contest is being held in Cremona for the best violin, with Giannina's hand in marriage as the prize. Filippo is secretly in love with her, but is also ashamed of being a cripple, so he switches his superior violin with that of another apprentice, Sandro, whom Giannina loves.
Director: D.W. Griffith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: June 7, 1909
Cast
- Herbert Prior - Taddeo Ferrari
- Mary Pickford - Giannina, Taddeo's Daughter
- Owen Moore - Sandro
- David Miles - Filippo, the Cripple
- Harry Solter - The Judge
- Marion Leonard - The Judge's Companion
- Charles Avery - Worker / In Crowd
- Clara T. Bracy
- Arthur V. Johnson - In Crowd
- Violet Mersereau - In Crowd
Screenplay
- Frank E. Woods
- François Coppée (Original Story)
Production: American Mutoscope & Biograph
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Keywords
italy, violin, violin maker
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Violin Maker of Cremona about?
- A contest is being held in Cremona for the best violin, with Giannina's hand in marriage as the prize. Filippo is secretly in love with her, but is also ashamed of being a cripple, so he switches his superior violin with that of another apprentice, Sandro, whom Giannina loves.
- Who directed The Violin Maker of Cremona?
- The Violin Maker of Cremona was directed by D.W. Griffith.
- Who stars in The Violin Maker of Cremona?
- The Violin Maker of Cremona stars Herbert Prior, Mary Pickford, Owen Moore, David Miles, Harry Solter, Marion Leonard.
- How long is The Violin Maker of Cremona?
- The Violin Maker of Cremona has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is The Violin Maker of Cremona?
- The Violin Maker of Cremona is a Drama film.
- Where was The Violin Maker of Cremona produced?
- The Violin Maker of Cremona was produced in United States of America.