A Letter to Mama (1938)
One of the last Yiddish films made in Poland before the Nazi invasion, this film tells the story of a mother's persistent struggles to support her three children in pre-war World War II Polish Ukraine. After her family is pulled apart by severe poverty and the turmoil of war, she and her children make their way to New York and turn to the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society for help.
Director: Leon Trystan, Joseph Green
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: January 2, 1938
Cast
Country: Poland, United States of America
Language: Yiddish
Original Language: yi
More Films by Director: Leon Trystan, Joseph Green
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Letter to Mama about?
- One of the last Yiddish films made in Poland before the Nazi invasion, this film tells the story of a mother's persistent struggles to support her three children in pre-war World War II Polish Ukraine. After her family is pulled apart by severe poverty and the turmoil of war, she and her children make their way to New York and turn to the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society for help.
- Who directed A Letter to Mama?
- A Letter to Mama was directed by Leon Trystan, Joseph Green.
- Who stars in A Letter to Mama?
- A Letter to Mama stars Lucy Gehrman, Misha Gehrman, Gertrude Bulman.
- How long is A Letter to Mama?
- A Letter to Mama has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is A Letter to Mama?
- A Letter to Mama is a Drama film.
- Where was A Letter to Mama produced?
- A Letter to Mama was produced in Poland, United States of America.