The First Violin

Old Von Shultz, the first violin, finds as he grows older a longing for companionship. Hurrying from the theater the old musician finds little Helen sleeping on the steps of the stage door. He picks her up and takes her to his comfortably furnished home. The old man even grows childish, he is so pleased with the little tot's presence and he gives her the love with which his heart abounds. The next day he learns from the morning papers that Helen's mother and father were lost in a fire. He spends many happy hours with her, playing with her toys. He takes her to rehearsals with him, where she is the pet of the musicians. One year later Helen shows an aptness for the stage. This delights the old musician and the child grows nearer and dearer to his heart. A sad blow, however, comes to him when the Children's Society take the little girl away from him and once more he finds himself a lonely old man.

Cast

Van Dyke Brooke Von Schultz - an Old Musician Flora Finch Helen's Step-Mother John Bunny Helen's Step-Father Helene Costello Helen - a Little Waif Maurice Costello Norma Talmadge Hazel Neason Kate Price Alec B. Francis Charles Eldridge James Morrison

Mr. Villa

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