The Broken Melody (1934 film)
| The Broken Melody | |
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| Directed by | Bernard Vorhaus |
| Written by | |
| Produced by | Julius Hagen |
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| Cinematography | |
| Edited by | Jack Harris |
| Music by | W.L. Trytel |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Associated Producers & Distributors |
Release date |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Broken Melody is a 1934 British musical drama film directed by Bernard Vorhaus and starring John Garrick, Margot Grahame, Merle Oberon and Austin Trevor.[1]
The film was made at Twickenham Studios.[2] The film's sets were designed by the studio's resident art director James A. Carter.
Plot
A composer kills his wife's lover and, having escaped from the prison on Devil's Island, returns to France and writes an opera about the experience.[3]
Cast
- John Garrick as Paul Verlaine
- Margot Grahame as Simone St. Cloud
- Merle Oberon as Germaine Brissard
- Austin Trevor as Pierre Falaise
- Charles Carson as Colonel Dubonnet
- Harry Terry as Henri
- Andreas Malandrinos as M. Brissard
- Toni Edgar-Bruce as Vera
- Conway Dixon as Colonel's Friend
- Stella Rho as Lisette as Simone's Maid
- Kynaston Reeves as Colonel Fitzroy
References
Bibliography
- Kulik, Karol. Alexander Korda: The Man Who Could Work Miracles. Virgin Books, 1990.
- Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
- Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.