A concert pianist loses his hearing but finds a new sense of purpose by helping others. A British drama film directed by F.W. Kraemer.
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Frank Cellier
Major Drake
Dorothy Bartlam
Daphne Drake
Frank Royde
Cheng Chi Lung
Ben Welden
Cyrus P. Schroeder
Ruth Maitland
Mrs. Schroeder
Evan Thomas
Robert Staveley
Alexander Field
Lane
Margaret Damer
Mrs. Drake
Atholl Fleming
Padre
Hal Gordon
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