The Yiddish King Lear (1934)
Setting off from Vilna to spend his last days in the Holy Land, an arrogant old man spurns the youngest of his three daughters and leaves his fortune in the wrong hands.
Director: Harry Thomashefsky
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: October 1, 1934
Cast
- Esther Adler - Gitl
- Jacob Bergreen - Joffe
- Miriam Grossman - Taybele
- Maurice Krohner - David Moshele
- Fannie Levenstein - Hanna, his wife
- Eddie Pascal - Shamay
- Jeannette Paskewich - Estelle
- Harold Schutzman
- Rose Schwartzberg - Diener
- Anne G. Sterling - Attractive Girl
Screenplay
- Jacob Gordin (Theatre Play)
- Abraham Armband
Music: Joseph Brody
Cinematography: Joseph Freeman
Production: Lear Pictures Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: Yiddish
Original Language: yi
More Films by Director: Harry Thomashefsky
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Yiddish King Lear about?
- Setting off from Vilna to spend his last days in the Holy Land, an arrogant old man spurns the youngest of his three daughters and leaves his fortune in the wrong hands.
- Who directed The Yiddish King Lear?
- The Yiddish King Lear was directed by Harry Thomashefsky.
- Who stars in The Yiddish King Lear?
- The Yiddish King Lear stars Esther Adler, Jacob Bergreen, Miriam Grossman, Maurice Krohner, Fannie Levenstein, Eddie Pascal.
- How long is The Yiddish King Lear?
- The Yiddish King Lear has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Yiddish King Lear?
- The Yiddish King Lear is a Drama film.
- Where was The Yiddish King Lear produced?
- The Yiddish King Lear was produced in United States of America.