Broken Hearts of Broadway | 1923 | Drama

Title: Broken Hearts of Broadway | 1923 | Drama Director: Irving Cummings Studio: Irving Cummings Productions Starring: Colleen Moore, Johnnie Walker, Alice Lake, Tully Marshall, Kate Price, Creighton Hale, Tony Merlo, Freeman Wood Based on: Play *Broken Hearts of Broadway* by James Kyrle MacCurdy Release Date: July 1923 Runtime: Approximately 81 minutes Format: Silent black and white Country: United States Language: Silent with English intertitles Genres: Drama --- Chapters: 00:00:00 Mary Ellis leaves home for New York 00:15:00 Broadway auditions and chorus line 00:30:00 Job loss after moral stand 00:45:00 Romance with George Colton 01:00:00 False murder accusation 01:15:00 Vindication and success --- Summary: Broken Hearts of Broadway is a 1923 American silent drama about Mary Ellis, a young woman from a small town who travels to New York City determined to make her mark on Broadway. Securing a job in a chorus line, she faces the harsh realities of show business, including moral compromises and exploitation. Her fortunes change when she meets aspiring songwriter George Colton, who supports her through adversity. Following a false accusation of murder that threatens her future, Mary’s resilience and George’s devotion lead to her ultimate vindication and a joint success when George writes a play based on their shared experiences, propelling her to genuine acclaim. --- Background: Directed and produced by Irving Cummings, the film was adapted from a 1917 Broadway play by James Kyrle MacCurdy. Featuring Colleen Moore in the lead role, the production reflects early Hollywood’s fascination with backstage show business narratives and the challenges faced by performers seeking fame and respectability in the competitive theatrical world. --- Trivia: The story was adapted from a successful stage play by James Kyrle MacCurdy. Prints of the film survive in archives including the Library of Congress and the Academy Film Archive, a rarity for many silent features. Colleen Moore was already rising as a popular silent star when she headlined this drama. The narrative addresses moral dilemmas and the rigors of pursuit in the Broadway theater world. --- Public Domain / Rights: Original Release: July 1923 Original Studio / Distributor: Irving Cummings Productions / Select Pictures Copyright Status: Public Domain (USA) Renewal: Unknown --- Hashtags: #BrokenHeartsofBroadway #ColleenMoore #IrvingCummings #1923Film #SilentFilm #BroadwayDrama #PublicDomain