Melody (1911)
Old Dan Burns, a poor but clever violinist, has a hard time to make both ends meet. He is compelled to repair musical instruments for his daily bread, while his wife and daughter take in sewing. At last, he is reduced to the extremity of pawning his old friend and comrade, his violin. Robert Hart and his wife have a little girl, Ella, of whom they are anxious to make a violinist and they have employed as her teacher, a noted instructor, Professor Dupre. Dupre is too high-strung and particular to teach children and accusing Ella of being dull and careless, Hart pays him off and discontinues the lessons. It so happens that Dan Burns' wife and daughter are doing some sewing for Mrs. Hart and old Dan goes to deliver some of it and is paid for it. After he returns with the money, his wife insists upon his getting his violin out of pawn and he goes to the shop to regain it. The pawnbroker tells him he has not allowed for the interest and has not enough money and consequently cannot let him have his instrument. Dan is grievously disappointed and begs permission to play upon it one last time before he loses it forever. The pawnbroker gruffly consents and Dan begins playing, putting his whole soul into the music. As the strains of music float out upon the air, passersby on the street stop and listen to them, a tramp and a newsboy becoming especially affected. One of the most interested is Robert Hart, who stands outside the pawnshop enchanted by the melody. The influence of the music even steals over the pawnbroker, who stops his work to listen. When Dan finally ceases playing and returns the violin, the pawnbroker hands it back to him and even refuses to accept the money and the old man goes out happy. Outside, he is met by Hart, who has been struck by the idea that Dan will make a capital teacher for little Ella and he takes him home with him. Dan and Ella become close friends at once and Dan's patience and goodness of heart soon make of her a most promising scholar, much to the delight of Mr. and Mrs. Hart.
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GenresDrama
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| Filmmakers | Role |
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| Carl Laemmle | Producer |
| Cast | Role |
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| William Robert Daly |
