The Broken Violin

The Broken Violin

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The Broken Violin

1928

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An African-American violin prodigy overcomes her impoverished background to find success in music and love. Based on Oscar Micheaux's unpublished novel, House of Mystery.

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J. Homer Tutt

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Ardelle Dabney

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Alice B. Russell

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Alice B. Russell

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Ike Paul

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Daisy Foster

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