Humoresque
Young Leon Kanter dreams of being a great violinist. His parents scrape up the money for a violin and for lessons, and Leon rewards them by becoming a great player. But as an adult, Leon finds that people want more from him than just music.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1920 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Frank Borzage |
| Runtime | 71 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (11 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a poignant rise-to-fame narrative, relying on the tension between artistic purity and worldly demands. It explores the cost of genius when a gift becomes a commodity for others to claim.
What lingers after viewing is the melancholic clash of passion and obligation, where the violin's voice carries the true emotional weight. A silent-era drama that speaks volumes about sacrifice. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Frank Borzage
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A quiet evening viewing to fully absorb the violin's emotional score and the drama of compromise.
🎭 Cast
Gaston Glass
Leon Kantor (adult)
Vera Gordon
Mama Kantor
Alma Rubens
Gina Berg (formerly Minnie Ginsberg)
Dore Davidson
Abraham Kantor
Bobby Connelly
Leon Kantor (child)
Helen Connelly
Esther Kantor (child)
Ann Wallack
Esther Kantor (adult) (as Ann Wallick)
Sidney Carlyle
Mannie Kantor
Joseph Cooper
Isadore Kantor (child)
Maurice Levigne
Isadore Kantor (adult)
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