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Humoresque
Humoresque is a 1920 American silent drama film produced by Cosmopolitan Productions, released by Famous Players–Lasky and Paramount Pictures, and was directed by Frank Borzage from a 1919 short story by Fannie Hurst and script or scenario by Frances Marion. It follows the childhood and going to war of an immigrant family Lower East Side violinist.
Plot
As described in a film magazine, Leon Kantor, born in the “Ghetto” of New York City, exhibits an exquisite, inherent musical ability that culminates in him becoming a famous violinist. He is born into a Jewish family with many siblings, a loving mother (Sarah Kantor), and a stingy father (Abrahm Kantor). Early scenes in the film depict their family's poor living conditions as well as Leon's childhood in the squalor of New York, including interactions with grimy playmates and his female friend, Gina Ginsberg, who later becomes his romantic interest.
More details
author | Frances Marion |
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contentLocation | New York City |
director | Frank Borzage |
genre | drama |
keywords | fifth avenue film magazine injured jew jewish jewish family love music box musical journey return home royal family sibling suffer world war i young adult |
musicBy | Hugo Riesenfeld |
producer | William Randolph Hearst |
productionCompany | Cosmopolitan Productions |
publisher | Famous Players–Lasky Paramount Pictures |