[go: up one dir, main page]

    Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsEmmysSan Diego Comic-ConSummer Watch GuideToronto Int'l Film FestivalSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
IMDbPro

A Song from the Heart

  • 1916
YOUR RATING
A Song from the Heart (1916)
DramaShort

Otto Ritter, a musician, is a failure in life from his wife's point of view because he spends his time composing worthless tunes on the organ or playing pinochle in the back room of a German... Read allOtto Ritter, a musician, is a failure in life from his wife's point of view because he spends his time composing worthless tunes on the organ or playing pinochle in the back room of a German saloon. Mrs. Ritter is obliged to support herself and their daughter, Katie, by taking in... Read allOtto Ritter, a musician, is a failure in life from his wife's point of view because he spends his time composing worthless tunes on the organ or playing pinochle in the back room of a German saloon. Mrs. Ritter is obliged to support herself and their daughter, Katie, by taking in washing. Little Katie and her father are very affectionate, and when Ritter composes a so... Read all

  • Director
    • Paul Powell
  • Writer
    • Paul Powell
  • Stars
    • Melvin Mayo
    • Mae Prestell
    • Birdie Priest
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Powell
    • Writer
      • Paul Powell
    • Stars
      • Melvin Mayo
      • Mae Prestell
      • Birdie Priest
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Photos1

    View Poster

    Top cast10

    Edit
    Melvin Mayo
    Melvin Mayo
    • Otto Ritter
    Mae Prestell
    • Mrs. Kate Ritter - Otto's Wife
    Birdie Priest
    • Katie Ritter (as an adult)
    Elva Kinney
    Elva Kinney
    • Katie Ritter - Otto's Daughter (as a child)
    • (as Eva Kinney)
    Velma Whitman
    Velma Whitman
    • Mme. Santos Dore
    Neola May
    Neola May
    • Katie's Foster Mother
    • (as Leola McLean)
    Lee Shumway
    Lee Shumway
    • Milton Massey
    • (as Leon C. Shumway)
    George Routh
    George Routh
    • Oscar Stein
    R. Henry Grey
    R. Henry Grey
      Sid Hayes
      • Director
        • Paul Powell
      • Writer
        • Paul Powell
      • All cast & crew
      • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

      User reviews

      Storyline

      Edit

      Top picks

      Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
      Sign in

      Details

      Edit
      • Release date
        • February 14, 1916 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Languages
        • None
        • English
      • Production company
        • Lubin Manufacturing Company
      • See more company credits at IMDbPro

      Tech specs

      Edit
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Sound mix
        • Silent
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.33 : 1

      Contribute to this page

      Suggest an edit or add missing content
      • Learn more about contributing
      Edit page

      More to explore

      Recently viewed

      Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
      Get the IMDb App
      Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
      Follow IMDb on social
      Get the IMDb App
      For Android and iOS
      Get the IMDb App
      • Help
      • Site Index
      • IMDbPro
      • Box Office Mojo
      • License IMDb Data
      • Press Room
      • Advertising
      • Jobs
      • Conditions of Use
      • Privacy Policy
      • Your Ads Privacy Choices
      IMDb, an Amazon company

      © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.