The First Violin (1912)
Old Von Shultz, the first violin, finds as he grows older a longing for companionship. Hurrying from the theater the old musician finds little Helen sleeping on the steps of the stage door. He picks her up and takes her to his comfortably furnished home. The old man even grows childish, he is so pleased with the little tot's presence and he gives her the love with which his heart abounds. The next day he learns from the morning papers that Helen's mother and father were lost in a fire. He spends many happy hours with her, playing with her toys. He takes her to rehearsals with him, where she is the pet of the musicians. One year later Helen shows an aptness for the stage. This delights the old musician and the child grows nearer and dearer to his heart. A sad blow, however, comes to him when the Children's Society take the little girl away from him and once more he finds himself a lonely old man.
Cast
- Van Dyke Brooke - Von Schultz - an Old Musician
- Flora Finch - Helen's Step-Mother
- John Bunny - Helen's Step-Father
- Helene Costello - Helen - a Little Waif
- Maurice Costello
- Norma Talmadge
- Hazel Neason
- Kate Price
- Alec B. Francis
- Charles Eldridge
Keywords
orphan, violin player
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The First Violin about?
- Old Von Shultz, the first violin, finds as he grows older a longing for companionship. Hurrying from the theater the old musician finds little Helen sleeping on the steps of the stage door. He picks her up and takes her to his comfortably furnished home. The old man even grows childish, he is so pleased with the little tot's presence and he gives her the love with which his heart abounds. The next day he learns from the morning papers that Helen's mother and father were lost in a fire. He spends many happy hours with her, playing with her toys. He takes her to rehearsals with him, where she is the pet of the musicians. One year later Helen shows an aptness for the stage. This delights the old musician and the child grows nearer and dearer to his heart. A sad blow, however, comes to him when the Children's Society take the little girl away from him and once more he finds himself a lonely old man.
- Who directed The First Violin?
- The First Violin was directed by Van Dyke Brooke.
- Who stars in The First Violin?
- The First Violin stars Van Dyke Brooke, Flora Finch, John Bunny, Helene Costello, Maurice Costello, Norma Talmadge.
- How long is The First Violin?
- The First Violin has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is The First Violin?
- The First Violin is a Drama film.
- Where was The First Violin produced?
- The First Violin was produced in United States of America.