Movie Description
The Broken Violin
(1923)Overview
Elderly Jeremy Ellsworth decides to settle his fortune on John and Beatrice, the children of his disinherited son. He sends a message for them to come live with him. Beatrice arrives safely, but James Gault, Ellsworth's secretary, intercepts the letter to John and engages Phil Carter to pose as the heir. Lumber camp foreman John hears of the plot and heads to the Ellsworth home to squash it but is overpowered by thugs who also kidnap Beatrice. Escaping his captors, John rescues his sister from a speedboat with the aid of a hydroplane and finds love with Beatrice's governess.
Featured Crew
Cast
Thomas Kitterly
John Ellsworth
Dr. Mason
Constance Morley
Phil Carter
Governess
Half-Wit
Jeremy Ellsworth
James Gault
Beatrice Ellsworth
Jules Davega
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Facts
Original TitleThe Broken Violin
Status Released
Release Information
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1923-05-10
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 00m
Production CompaniesAtlantic Features
Genres
- Drama
