71SSIFF - 22/30 September 2023
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Humoresque

Frank Borzage
     76 m.
Synopsis
In late 19th century in New York's Lower East Side with its hoards of Jewish immigrants Mama Kantor does what she can to raise her numerous offspring, including Leon, who wants to be a musician. Grudgingly equipped by his father with a violin, the boy turns out to be a virtuouso with the instrument and even goes on to make something of a name for himself; but war breaking out in Europe leads the young boy to enlist, unfortunately resulting in an injury to his arm meaning that he can no longer play the violin.
Director
Frank Borzage
Screenplay
Frances Marion
Photography
Gilbert Warrenton
Cast
Alma Rubens (Gina Berg), Vera Gordon (Mama Kantor), Dore Davidson (Abraham Kantor), Gaston Glass (Leon Kantor)
Running Time
76 m.
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