The First Violin

The First Violin

1912
20m
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Overview

Old Von Shultz, the first violin, finds as he grows older a longing for companionship. Hurrying from the theater the old musician finds little Helen sleeping on the steps of the stage door. He picks her up and takes her to his comfortably furnished home. The old man even grows childish, he is so pleased with the little tot's presence and he gives her the love with which his heart abounds. The next day he learns from the morning papers that Helen's mother and father were lost in a fire. He spends many happy hours with her, playing with her toys. He takes her to rehearsals with him, where she is the pet of the musicians. One year later Helen shows an aptness for the stage. This delights the old musician and the child grows nearer and dearer to his heart. A sad blow, however, comes to him when the Children's Society take the little girl away from him and once more he finds himself a lonely old man.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Vitagraph Company of America
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language

Quick Facts

Release Date February 2, 1912
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0002183

Cast

Van Dyke Brooke
Van Dyke Brooke

Von Schultz - an Old Musician

Flora Finch
Flora Finch

Helen's Step-Mother

John Bunny
John Bunny

Helen's Step-Father

Helene Costello
Helene Costello

Helen - a Little Waif

Maurice Costello
Maurice Costello

Norma Talmadge
Norma Talmadge

Hazel Neason
Hazel Neason

Kate Price
Kate Price

Alec B. Francis
Alec B. Francis

Charles Eldridge
Charles Eldridge

James Morrison
James Morrison

Mr. Villa
Mr. Villa

Key Crew

Van Dyke Brooke
Director