The Singing Blacksmith (1938)
Moishe Oysher, the renowned cantor and star of Yiddish radio, stars in Edgar G. Ulmer’s musical version of David Pinski’s play Yankl der Shmid. Singing, dancing, and flashing his eyes, Oysher gives his most robust performance as a passionate shtetl blacksmith who must struggle against temptation to become a mensch. Recently rediscovered footage makes this the most complete extant version of Ulmer’s lively folk operetta, replete with an example of Yiddish swing.
Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: November 1, 1938
Cast
- Moise Oysher - Yankel
- Miriam Riselle - Tamara
- Florence Weiss - Rivke
- Anna Appel - Chaya Peshe
- Michael Goldstein - Raffuel
- Lea Noemi - Mariashe
- Max Vodnoy - Simche
- Yudel Duldinsky - Reb' Aaron
- Lube Wesely - Frumeh
- Ben-Zvi Baratoff - Bendet
Screenplay
- David Pinski (Theatre Play)
- David Pinski (Screenplay)
Music: Jacob Weinberg
Cinematography: William Miller
Editing: Jack Kemp
Production: Collective Film Producers Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: Yiddish
Original Language: yi
More Films by Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Singing Blacksmith about?
- Moishe Oysher, the renowned cantor and star of Yiddish radio, stars in Edgar G. Ulmer’s musical version of David Pinski’s play Yankl der Shmid. Singing, dancing, and flashing his eyes, Oysher gives his most robust performance as a passionate shtetl blacksmith who must struggle against temptation to become a mensch. Recently rediscovered footage makes this the most complete extant version of Ulmer’s lively folk operetta, replete with an example of Yiddish swing.
- Who directed The Singing Blacksmith?
- The Singing Blacksmith was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
- Who stars in The Singing Blacksmith?
- The Singing Blacksmith stars Moise Oysher, Miriam Riselle, Florence Weiss, Anna Appel, Michael Goldstein, Lea Noemi.
- How long is The Singing Blacksmith?
- The Singing Blacksmith has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is The Singing Blacksmith?
- The Singing Blacksmith is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was The Singing Blacksmith produced?
- The Singing Blacksmith was produced in United States of America.