Words and Music by - (1919): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1919 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1919, Words and Music by - is a drama film directed by Scott R. Dunlap, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Impresario Thomas Sullivan arrives in Ossawatomie, Kansas, to debut a new musical show written by local boy Gene Harris. After auditioning with a song by her bookkeeper boyfriend Brian McBride Sullivan hires Millicent Lloyd and takes her to New York City, where she becomes a famous singer. Brian, arriving in the city with a new opera, keeps his presence secret from Millicent until he has achieved success. But Harris suffering writer’s block steals Brian's work and presents it to Sullivan as his own. With the help of music publisher Gus Hertz, Brian exposes Harris and reclaims his composition. He and Millicent are reunited, and the opera goes on to enormous success.
Who’s in it. Words and Music by - stars Albert Ray as Brian McBride, Elinor Fair as Millicent Lloyd, Robert Bolder as Gus Hertz and Eugene Pallette as Gene Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Words and Music by - sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Words and Music by - page.
If you liked it. Fans of Words and Music by - tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Words and Music by - (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Words and Music by - change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Words and Music by - worth watching?
- Words and Music by - holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Words and Music by -?
- Words and Music by - stars Albert Ray, Elinor Fair, Robert Bolder, Eugene Pallette and Edwin B. Tilton.
- When was Words and Music by - released?
- Words and Music by - was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.