The Fiddler’s Requiem (1911)
The old musician playing his fiddle in his garret home dreams of his youth and his lost love. As the past unfolds itself he sees his sweetheart, Dolores, forced by her parents to sign a contract of marriage with Don Carlos, and he again reads over in memory her message of farewell: "My on Love, This is my marriage ever, the death day of my soul. I cannot go without one last farewell to you, whom I will never see again. Wait for ma by the lake until you hear the bells chime. Yours in spirit until death, Dolores." Meeting her at the lake as requested, she gives him her old violin, saying, "I have breathed my soul into this violin. Whene'er it plays, it is my soul that speaks."
Director: Sidney Olcott
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: May 3, 1911
Cast
- Gene Gauntier - Dolores
- J.P. McGowan - Dolores' father
- Robert G. Vignola - Dolores' fiance
- Sidney Olcott - Notary
- Alice Hollister - Bridesmaid
- Kenean Buel
- J.J. Clark - The Fiddler
Screenplay
Production: Kalem Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sidney Olcott
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fiddler’s Requiem about?
- The old musician playing his fiddle in his garret home dreams of his youth and his lost love. As the past unfolds itself he sees his sweetheart, Dolores, forced by her parents to sign a contract of marriage with Don Carlos, and he again reads over in memory her message of farewell: "My on Love, This is my marriage ever, the death day of my soul. I cannot go without one last farewell to you, whom I will never see again. Wait for ma by the lake until you hear the bells chime. Yours in spirit until death, Dolores." Meeting her at the lake as requested, she gives him her old violin, saying, "I have breathed my soul into this violin. Whene'er it plays, it is my soul that speaks."
- Who directed The Fiddler’s Requiem?
- The Fiddler’s Requiem was directed by Sidney Olcott.
- Who stars in The Fiddler’s Requiem?
- The Fiddler’s Requiem stars Gene Gauntier, J.P. McGowan, Robert G. Vignola, Sidney Olcott, Alice Hollister, Kenean Buel.
- How long is The Fiddler’s Requiem?
- The Fiddler’s Requiem has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is The Fiddler’s Requiem?
- The Fiddler’s Requiem is a Drama film.
- Where was The Fiddler’s Requiem produced?
- The Fiddler’s Requiem was produced in United States of America.