Broken Strings 84 years old

Broken Strings

After noted violinist Arthur Williams suffers a hand injury which ends his playing career, his hopes are transferred to his son, who prefers swing music to classical.

Credits

Ruby Dandridge
Ruby Dandridge as Dancer
Clarence Muse
Clarence Muse as Arthur Williams
Juanita Moore
Juanita Moore as Nightclub Patron
Edward Thompson
Edward Thompson as Sam Stilton
Jess Lee Brooks
Jess Lee Brooks as Dr. Matson
Tommie Moore
Tommie Moore as Mary

Broken Strings Cast

Name Character
Ruby Dandridge She was 39, 87 years old when she died as Dancer
Clarence Muse He was 50, 89 years old when he died as Arthur Williams
Juanita Moore She was 25, 99 years old when she died as Nightclub Patron
Edward Thompson as Sam Stilton
Jess Lee Brooks He was 45, 50 years old when he died as Dr. Matson
Tommie Moore as Mary
Ira "Buck" Woods as Fred Stilton
Clarence Brooks He was 11, 17 years old when he died as First Doctor
Darby Jones as Stringbeans
Sybil Lewis She was 66, now 150 years old as Grace Williams
Matthew 'Stymie' Beard He was 15, 56 years old when he died as Dickey Morley

Broken Strings Crew

Name Department
Carl Krusada as Dialogue. Writing
Bernard B. Ray as Director. He was 44 (69) years old when He died Directing
Bernard B. Ray as Production Manager. He was 44 (69) years old when He died Production
Bernard B. Ray as Story. He was 44 (69) years old when He died Writing
Hans Weeren as Sound Engineer. He was 45 (49) years old when He died Sound
Mack Stengler as Director of Photography. He was 44 (66) years old when He died Camera
Clarence Muse as Additional Dialogue. He was 50 (89) years old when He died Crew
Frederick Bain as Editor. He was 44 (70) years old when He died Editing
Fred Preble as Art Direction. He was 46 (59) years old when He died Art
Bobby Ray as Production Manager. He was 40 (57) years old when He died Production
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Broken Strings (84 years)

  • Release day: Monday, January 01, 1940
  • Runtime: 60 minutes