Death is not a subject upon which one dwells with any degree of satisfaction. And this film suffers because the author permitted the child violinist to die from the effects of the automobile accident, instead of restoring him to health to become a great musician under the patronage of his new found friend. The dramatic power of the picture is not questioned. Indeed, it makes too strong an impression; but the requirements of art did not decree the child's death. Possibly this faithfully depicts the way of the world, but there is a great deal of unalloyed satisfaction in seeing such unfortunates triumph over fate and develop into important personages. This film would be improved for a greater proportion of those who see it by changing its ending to conform to this idea. And it could be easily done; nor would it mar the remainder of the story in the least. - The Moving Picture World, May 21, 1910
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