01 Feb 1929
The Broken Melody
An exiled Prince living in Paris, begins a dalliance with an opera singer before returning to his wife.
The Siren's Song
Marie Bernais, a Breton village girl, possesses a wonderful voice which her father believes is a gift from the devil. Raoul Nieppe loves her, but fears marrying below his social status, and his rejection results in a suicide attempt by Marie. She is rescued by Hector Remey who was once a tenor but is now a showman. Because of his assistance, she becomes a famous singer.
Top Billed Cast
Theda Bara Marie Bernais
Al Fremont Mr. Bernais
Alan Roscoe Gaspard Prevost
Al Fremont Jules Bernais
Lee Shumway Raoul Nippe
Carrie Clark Ward Paulette Remey
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