The Broken Violin (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1923, The Broken Violin is a drama film directed by John Francis Dillon, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Broken Violin stars Warren Cook as Thomas Kitterly, Reed Howes as John Ellsworth, Sydney Deane as Dr. Mason and Dorothy Mackaill as Constance Morley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Broken Violin 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 The Broken Violin page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Broken Violin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Broken Violin (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Broken Violin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Broken Violin worth watching?
- The Broken Violin holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Broken Violin?
- The Broken Violin stars Warren Cook, Reed Howes, Sydney Deane, Dorothy Mackaill and Gladden James.
- When was The Broken Violin released?
- The Broken Violin was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.