The Broken Melody
Originally released in 1919. The Broken Melody is a drama film. directed by William P.S. Earle. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eugene O'Brien, Lucy Cotton, and Donald Hall
Synopsis
Stewart, an art student in the "bohemian" Greenwich Village in New York City, lives next door to his girlfriend Hedda, who wants to be a singer. One night while they are dining at their favorite cafe, a wealthy woman, Mrs. Trask, comes up to them with a proposition: she knows he is an artist and wants to go to Paris in order to study and develop his talent, and she will pay all his expenses to allow him to do that. He refuses because he doesn't want to leave Hedda, but she eventually persuades him to agree. It turns out that she as an ulterior motive for what she's doing--as does Mrs. Trask.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1919
106 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Selznick Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Broken Melody about?
Stewart, an art student in the "bohemian" Greenwich Village in New York City, lives next door to his girlfriend Hedda, who wants to be a singer. One night while they are dining at their favorite ca...
Who directed The Broken Melody?
The Broken Melody was directed by William P.S. Earle.
How long is The Broken Melody?
The Broken Melody has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was The Broken Melody released?
The Broken Melody was released on December 1, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Broken Melody?
The main cast of The Broken Melody includes Eugene O'Brien, Lucy Cotton, Donald Hall, Ivo Dawson, Jack W. Johnston.