Broken Strings

Broken Strings 1940 Directed by Bernard B. Ray

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.

Country USA

Production Country USA

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gneres Drama , Music

Production Companies L.C. Borden Productions , Goldport Productions

Release Date 1 January 1940

60 mins

Cast

Clarence Muse Arthur Williams

Sybil Lewis Grace Williams

Tommie Moore Mary

William Washington John Williams

Matthew Beard Dickey Morley

Pete Webster Gus Stevens

Edward Thompson Sam Stilton

Buck Woods Fred Stilton

Darby Jones Stringbeans

Jess Lee Brooks Dr. Matson

Earl Morris Earl Wells

Cecile Stevens Herself

Charmaine Stevens Herself

Leonetti Stevens Herself

Elliott Carpenter Himself

Clarence Brooks First Doctor

Ruby Dandridge Dancer

Louise Franklin Nightclub Patron who gets a camera close-up

John Lester Johnson Nightclub Owner

Rosalie Lincoln Nurse

Juanita Moore Nightclub Patron

Crew

Director

Bernard B. Ray

Producer

Lewie C. Borden

Cinematography

Mack Stengler

Composer

Elliott Carpenter

Editor

Fred Bain

Sound

Hans Weeren

Story

Bernard B. Ray

Art Direction

Fred Preble

Makeup Artist

Harry Ross