Broken Strings (1940)/Gang War (1940)

  
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First, loosely based on "The Jazz Singer," the drama/musical "Broken Strings" concerns a classical violinist whose life is turned upside down when he loses partial use of his left hand. While trying to adjust to the disability, he becomes upset when his swing-loving son decides not to follow in his footsteps. Clarence Muse, Sybil Lewis, William Washington star. Next, in "Gang War," two rival groups face off in a battle for the profits from all the jukeboxes in New York City. Ralph Cooper, Gladys Snyder, Reginald Fenderson star. AKA: "Crime Street." Standard; Soundtrack: English. Plays All Regions.
 
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