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Broken Strings
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Broken Strings

1940-03-25 · 60 min · ★ 4.8

Music · Drama

After noted violinist Arthur Williams suffers a hand injury which ends his playing career, his hopes are transferred to his son, who prefers swing music to classical.

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Directors
Bernard B. Ray
Production companies
L.C. Borden Productions, Goldport Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Clarence MuseClarence MuseArthur Williams
Sybil LewisSybil LewisGrace Williams
Tommie MooreMary
William WashingtonJohn Williams
Matthew BeardMatthew BeardDickey Morley
Pete WebsterGus Stevens
Edward ThompsonSam Stilton
Buck WoodsFred Stilton
Darby JonesDarby JonesStringbeans
Jess Lee BrooksDr. Matson
Earl MorrisEarl Wells
Cecile StevensHerself
Charmaine StevensHerself
Leonetti StevensHerself
Elliott CarpenterHimself
Clarence BrooksClarence BrooksFirst Doctor
Ruby DandridgeRuby DandridgeDancer
Louise FranklinNightclub Patron who gets a camera close-up
John Lester JohnsonNightclub Owner
Rosalie LincolnNurse

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