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The Wondrous Melody (1914)
Short | Drama, Short

The Wondrous Melody (1914)

Short | Drama, Short

Yvonne is the daughter of Andre, an old violinist. Against her father's wishes she accepts the attentions of Jean, a "no-account," and is soon in love with him. They elope, leaving the old man alone. Jean obtains employment as the leader ...See moreYvonne is the daughter of Andre, an old violinist. Against her father's wishes she accepts the attentions of Jean, a "no-account," and is soon in love with him. They elope, leaving the old man alone. Jean obtains employment as the leader of an orchestra. After a time a little boy comes to his home. But this does not seem to cause the husband to cease his evil ways. His gambling and drinking make Yvonne's life one of poverty and want. Back in the Canadian town a prize of $500 is offered to the composer and performer of the finest violin solo. The old violinist works to obtain this reward. Time comes when Yvonne is deserted. She discovers that her son has inherited his father's musical ability. Reading of the contest she determines to have the child enter it. She travels from town to town singing while the child plays the violin. She accumulates enough money to bring them home. Poverty has also touched the old man, who is now living in a cheap hotel. Yvonne, with her son, takes a room in the same hotel, directly underneath that of her father. The father is not aware of their presence. One night the little boy, wrapped in his dreams, is suddenly awakened by the wonderful strains of a violin coming from above. He believes it to be the answer to his prayers. He absorbs the wondrous melody with the idea of playing it when the contest takes place. The day of the contest arrives. Being the youngest competitor, the little fellow, with his golden hair, is invited to play first. The old man comes to the hall, and his heart is chilled as he listens to his own melody being played. As the child finishes, the audience applauds mightily. The boy is told to return later to receive the reward. As the child is being led down the aisle by his fond mother he sees the old man standing at the rear of the audience, tears coursing down his cheeks. Then the girl observes. A touching reconciliation follows, after explanations, and the happy little family wends its way homeward. Written by Moving Picture World synopsis See less

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5 cast members

Name	Known for
Will E. Sheerer André Castignac - the Violinist André Castignac - the Violinist See fewer	Graft (1915)
Irma Earle Yvonne Castignac (as Erma Earl) Yvonne Castignac (as Erma Earl) See fewer	Terror (1915)
E.P. Evers Jean - the Pupil - Yvonne's Sweetheart (as Ernest Evers) Jean - the Pupil - Yvonne's Sweetheart (as Ernest Evers) See fewer	Drugged Waters (1916)
Clara Horton Pierre - the Son - as a Child Pierre - the Son - as a Child See fewer	The Girl from Outside (1919)
Manuel Montijo Yvonne's Son - as a Baby Yvonne's Son - as a Baby See fewer	The Wondrous Melody (1914)