Symphony of Living

Symphony of Living

NR 1935 · 75 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama

Just before Adolph Greig's solo violin performance at the Cosmopolitan Orchestra, his right hand is injured and his dream, shattered. His flighty children turn their backs on him and he collapses in the street. However, an opportunity arises for him to tutor a young violin prodigy.

Directed by Frank R. Strayer · Written by Charles S. Belden

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