Without a Home (1939)
The last Yiddish feature made in Poland before WWII, this 1939 film is based on a 1907 play by the prolific playwright Jacob Gordin. Living in poverty in Kazimierz Dolny, the Rywkin family sees the father emigrate to the U.S. in search of a better life, where, after years of hard work and loneliness, he meets Bessie, a nightclub singer who helps him reunite with his family from Poland.
Director: Aleksander Marten
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: January 2, 1939
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Country: Poland
Language: Yiddish
Original Language: yi
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Without a Home about?
- The last Yiddish feature made in Poland before WWII, this 1939 film is based on a 1907 play by the prolific playwright Jacob Gordin. Living in poverty in Kazimierz Dolny, the Rywkin family sees the father emigrate to the U.S. in search of a better life, where, after years of hard work and loneliness, he meets Bessie, a nightclub singer who helps him reunite with his family from Poland.
- Who directed Without a Home?
- Without a Home was directed by Aleksander Marten.
- Who stars in Without a Home?
- Without a Home stars Aleksander Marten, Ida Kamińska, Adam Domb.
- How long is Without a Home?
- Without a Home has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Without a Home?
- Without a Home is a Drama film.
- Where was Without a Home produced?
- Without a Home was produced in Poland.