The Wandering Jew (1933)

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The Wandering Jew tells the story of Arthur Levi (Jacob Ben-Ami), a German-Jewish artist who experiences the new German antisemitism when his masterpiece, a portrait of his Polish-born father entitled "The Eternal Wanderer" is rejected by the Berlin Academy of Art, which also asks his resignation as professor. Later in the film the figure in the painting comes to life and tells Levi the story of the persecution of the Jewish people. The film ends with footage of an anti-Hitler rally at New York City's Madison Square Garden and Levi's resolve to bear onward in the face of adversity.

Director: George Roland
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 66 min
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Production: Jewish American Film Arts, Inc.
Language: Yiddish
Original Language: yi
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wandering Jew about?
The Wandering Jew tells the story of Arthur Levi (Jacob Ben-Ami), a German-Jewish artist who experiences the new German antisemitism when his masterpiece, a portrait of his Polish-born father entitled "The Eternal Wanderer" is rejected by the Berlin Academy of Art, which also asks his resignation as professor. Later in the film the figure in the painting comes to life and tells Levi the story of the persecution of the Jewish people. The film ends with footage of an anti-Hitler rally at New York City's Madison Square Garden and Levi's resolve to bear onward in the face of adversity.
Who directed The Wandering Jew?
The Wandering Jew was directed by George Roland.
Who stars in The Wandering Jew?
The Wandering Jew stars Jacob Ben-Ami, Natalie Browning, M.B. Samuylow, Jacob Mestel, Abraham Teitelbaum, William Epstein.
How long is The Wandering Jew?
The Wandering Jew has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
What genre is The Wandering Jew?
The Wandering Jew is a Drama film.