Shulamith (1916)

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Shulamith was written in 1883 by the father of modern Yiddish theatre, Abraham Goldfaden. The opera, based on an ancient legend, tells the story of Shulamith, a girl who is trapped in a well in the desert and falls in love with her rescuer. Although they vow to be faithful he marries someone else, but years later are reunited. Shulamith was the opening performance at the Hebrew Dramatic Club in Princes Street in 1886 and ever-popular with the crowds, it returned to the Yiddish stage in London a number of times in the 1910s and 20s. The well-loved lullaby Raisins and Almonds was written by Goldfaden for the opera.

Director: Eugen Illés
Runtime: 44 min
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Production: Kino-Riport
Country: Hungary
Language: No Language
Original Language: hu
More Films by Director: Eugen Illés

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shulamith about?
Shulamith was written in 1883 by the father of modern Yiddish theatre, Abraham Goldfaden. The opera, based on an ancient legend, tells the story of Shulamith, a girl who is trapped in a well in the desert and falls in love with her rescuer. Although they vow to be faithful he marries someone else, but years later are reunited. Shulamith was the opening performance at the Hebrew Dramatic Club in Princes Street in 1886 and ever-popular with the crowds, it returned to the Yiddish stage in London a number of times in the 1910s and 20s. The well-loved lullaby Raisins and Almonds was written by Goldfaden for the opera.
Who directed Shulamith?
Shulamith was directed by Eugen Illés.
Who stars in Shulamith?
Shulamith stars Margit B. Kornai, Béla Bátori, Dezsõ Kertész, Alice Serak, Mária Szepes, Ica von Lenkeffy.
How long is Shulamith?
Shulamith has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
Where was Shulamith produced?
Shulamith was produced in Hungary.