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The Melody Man

A Viennese composer Von Kemper (John St.Polis), who after murdering both his unfaithful wife and royal lover, flees to America with his young daughter Elsa (Alice Day).

Top Cast

  • William Collier Jr.

    William Collier Jr.

    Al Tyler

  • Alice Day

    Alice Day

    Elsa

  • John St. Polis

    John St. Polis

    Von Kemper

  • Johnnie Walker

    Johnnie Walker

    Joe Yates

Overview

A Viennese composer Von Kemper (John St.Polis), who after murdering both his unfaithful wife and royal lover, flees to America with his young daughter Elsa (Alice Day).

Rating

3.0 / 10
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