The Broken Melody (1938)
John Ainsworth helps win a rowing race for Sydney University against Melbourne University. While celebrating at a nightclub, he demonstrates his skill with the violin with one of his original compositions. He also flirts with a young woman, Ann Brady, to the displeasure of a crook, Webster. A brawl results and John is expelled from university. John's sheep farmer father – who is disdainful of culture and wants John to marry a rich girl – is furious and disowns his son.
Director: Ken G. Hall
Genre: Music, Romance
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: June 17, 1938
Cast
- Lloyd Hughes - John Ainsworth
- Diana Du Cane - Ann Brady
- Rosalind Kennerdale - Madame de Lange
- Frank Harvey - Jules de Latanac
- Alec Kellaway - Joe Larkin
Screenplay
Cinematography: George Heath
Editing: William Shepherd
Production: Cinesound Productions
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ken G. Hall
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Broken Melody about?
- John Ainsworth helps win a rowing race for Sydney University against Melbourne University. While celebrating at a nightclub, he demonstrates his skill with the violin with one of his original compositions. He also flirts with a young woman, Ann Brady, to the displeasure of a crook, Webster. A brawl results and John is expelled from university. John's sheep farmer father – who is disdainful of culture and wants John to marry a rich girl – is furious and disowns his son.
- Who directed The Broken Melody?
- The Broken Melody was directed by Ken G. Hall.
- Who stars in The Broken Melody?
- The Broken Melody stars Lloyd Hughes, Diana Du Cane, Rosalind Kennerdale, Frank Harvey, Alec Kellaway.
- How long is The Broken Melody?
- The Broken Melody has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is The Broken Melody?
- The Broken Melody is a Music, Romance film.
- Where was The Broken Melody produced?
- The Broken Melody was produced in Australia.