The Old Violin (1914)
The Old Violin (1914), directed by Daniel Higham.
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Synopsis
The Old Violin (1914) is a Kinetophone short produced by Edison, directed by Daniel Higham. The film features an elderly violinist reprimanding a young servant for playing ragtime music. Upon discovering the servant is an orphan with only an old violin left by his deceased mother, the violinist's perspective shifts. Recorded at Edison’s Bronx studio, the film is presumed lost, but the synchronized sound cylinder survives and is accessible.
- Daniel HighamDirector
- Thomas A. EdisonProducer
Trivia
- It premiered on January 1, 1914, a Thursday.
Production
- StudiosEdison Manufacturing Company
- CountriesUnited States
- LanguagesNo Language
- StatusReleased
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- Thomas A. Edison Producer
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What is The Old Violin about?
The Old Violin: The Old Violin (1914) is a Kinetophone short produced by Edison, directed by Daniel Higham. The film features an elderly violinist reprimanding a young servant for playing ragtime music. Upon discovering the servant is an orphan with only an old violin left by his deceased mother, the violinist's perspective shifts. R…
Who directed The Old Violin?
The Old Violin was directed by Daniel Higham in 1914.
How long is The Old Violin?
The Old Violin runs for 6 minutes, or 0h06.
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