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The Broken Violin (1923)

Movie ★ 9.0 60 min

Drama

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.

John Francis Dillon Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 10, 1923
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0013897
Language
Studio
Atlantic Features

Themes

Cast

Warren Cook Warren Cook Thomas Kitterly Reed Howes John Ellsworth Sydney Deane Sydney Deane Dr. Mason Dorothy Mackaill Dorothy Mackaill Constance Morley Gladden James Gladden James Phil Carter Zena Keefe Zena Keefe Governess Edward Roseman Edward Roseman Half-Wit Joseph Blake Jeremy Ellsworth Henry Sedley James Gault Rita Rogan Beatrice Ellsworth J.H. Lewis Jules Davega

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Broken Violin about?
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.
Who directed The Broken Violin?
The Broken Violin was directed by John Francis Dillon.
Who stars in The Broken Violin?
The Broken Violin stars Warren Cook, Reed Howes, Sydney Deane, Dorothy Mackaill.
When was The Broken Violin released?
The Broken Violin is a 1923 drama film.
Where can I watch The Broken Violin?
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