Children Must Laugh (1936)
One of the few surviving documentaries about Jewish life in Poland before World War II, this film was produced to raise funds for the Vladimir Medem Sanitarium, an institution that stood as the embodiment of health and enlightenment, in striking contrast to the grim images of urban Polish-Jewish poverty.
Director: Aleksander Ford
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: December 31, 1936
Cast
- A.L. Alexander - Narrator (US Version)
- David Dubinsky - Himself, Introductory Speaker (US Version)
- B. Charney Vladeck - Himself, Introductory Speaker (US Version)
Screenplay
Music: Henoch Kon
Cinematography: Stanisław Lipiński
Production: Sanatorium im. Wlodzimierza Medema
Country: Poland
Language: Yiddish, Polski
Original Language: yi
More Films by Director: Aleksander Ford
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Children Must Laugh about?
- One of the few surviving documentaries about Jewish life in Poland before World War II, this film was produced to raise funds for the Vladimir Medem Sanitarium, an institution that stood as the embodiment of health and enlightenment, in striking contrast to the grim images of urban Polish-Jewish poverty.
- Who directed Children Must Laugh?
- Children Must Laugh was directed by Aleksander Ford.
- Who stars in Children Must Laugh?
- Children Must Laugh stars A.L. Alexander, David Dubinsky, B. Charney Vladeck.
- How long is Children Must Laugh?
- Children Must Laugh has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is Children Must Laugh?
- Children Must Laugh is a Documentary film.
- Where was Children Must Laugh produced?
- Children Must Laugh was produced in Poland.