Green Fields (1937)
Ulmer's soulful, open-air adaptation of Peretz Hirshbein's classic play heralded the Golden Age of Yiddish cinema. When an ascetic young scholar ventures into the countryside, searching for the city of "true Jews," he learns some unexpected lessons from the Jewish peasants who take him in as a tutor for their children.
Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: January 1, 1937
Cast
- Michael Gorrin - Levy Yitzchok - 'Levi Yitskhok'
- Helen Beverly - Tzineh - 'Tsine'
- Isidore Cashier - Duvid Noiach - 'Dovid-Noich'
- Anna Appel - Rochel - 'Rokhl'
- Max Vodnoy - Alkuneh - 'Elkone'
- Lea Noemi - Gittel - 'Gitl'
Screenplay
- George Moskov (Screenplay)
- Peretz Hirschbein
- Peretz Hirschbein (Adaptation)
Production: Collective Film Producers Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: Yiddish, עִבְרִית
Original Language: yi
More Films by Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Green Fields about?
- Ulmer's soulful, open-air adaptation of Peretz Hirshbein's classic play heralded the Golden Age of Yiddish cinema. When an ascetic young scholar ventures into the countryside, searching for the city of "true Jews," he learns some unexpected lessons from the Jewish peasants who take him in as a tutor for their children.
- Who directed Green Fields?
- Green Fields was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
- Who stars in Green Fields?
- Green Fields stars Michael Gorrin, Helen Beverly, Isidore Cashier, Anna Appel, Max Vodnoy, Lea Noemi.
- How long is Green Fields?
- Green Fields has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Green Fields?
- Green Fields is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Green Fields produced?
- Green Fields was produced in United States of America.