The Broken Melody (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film
Released in 1919, The Broken Melody is a drama film directed by William P.S. Earle.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. The Broken Melody stars Eugene O'Brien as Stewart Grant, Lucy Cotton as Hedda Dana, Corinne Barker as Mrs. Drexel Trask and Donald Hall as Howard Thornby, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Broken Melody page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Broken Melody tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Broken Melody (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Broken Melody change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Broken Melody?
- The Broken Melody stars Eugene O'Brien, Lucy Cotton, Corinne Barker, Donald Hall and Ivo Dawson.
- When was The Broken Melody released?
- The Broken Melody was released in 1919.