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Humoresque (1920)
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Humoresque (1920)

Drama • 1h 11m

Overview

Young Leon Kanter dreams of being a great violinist. His parents scrape up the money for a violin and for lessons, and Leon rewards them by becoming a great player. But as an adult, Leon finds that people want more from him than just music.

Director: Frank Borzage

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Best Video Release

Additional Info

UCLA has the 35mm preservation print

Format

DVD

Featured Lists

National Film Registry

Year of Induction: 2015

External Links

Length

71 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

5 months ago

Contributors

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Additional Info

UCLA has the 35mm preservation print

Format
DVD
Featured Lists
National Film Registry

Year of Induction: 2015

Length
71 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
5 months ago
Contributors

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