The Silent Voice (1915)
Overview
Franklyn Starr, a talented and wealthy young musician, suffers a double misfortune in the sudden loss of his hearing and in the death of his Mother to whom he is deeply attached. He loses his generous, joyous nature and transforms into a gloomy and despondent misanthrope.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.572 |
Directed By
William Bowman
Crew
Jules Eckert Goodman
I.K. Freedman
Eve Unsell
William Bowman
William F. Adler
TOP CAST
Francis X. Bushman
Franklyn Starr
Marguerite Snow
Marjorie Blair
Lester Cuneo
Bobby Delorme
Helen Dunbar
Starr's Mother
William Clifford
Marjorie's Father
Anne Drew
Mildred Hallan
C. Henry
Heloise Delorme
Frank Bacon
Spring - Starr's Servant
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