Mirele Efros (1939)
Mirele Efros, "the Jewish Queen Lear," was the masterpiece of Ukrainian-born Jacob Gordin, an enormously influential Yiddish playwright whose works sought to describe and promulgate the ethos of mentshlekhkeyt: the practice of honesty, decency, and devotion toward family and community. This sophisticated version of his stage classic faithfully recreates Jewish life in turn-of-the-century Grodno, Poland.
Director: Josef Berne
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: October 20, 1939
Cast
Screenplay
- Josef Berne
- Ossip Dymow
- Jacob Gordin (Theatre Play)
Country: United States of America
Original Language: yi
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mirele Efros about?
- Mirele Efros, "the Jewish Queen Lear," was the masterpiece of Ukrainian-born Jacob Gordin, an enormously influential Yiddish playwright whose works sought to describe and promulgate the ethos of mentshlekhkeyt: the practice of honesty, decency, and devotion toward family and community. This sophisticated version of his stage classic faithfully recreates Jewish life in turn-of-the-century Grodno, Poland.
- Who directed Mirele Efros?
- Mirele Efros was directed by Josef Berne.
- Who stars in Mirele Efros?
- Mirele Efros stars Berta Gersten, Ruth Elbaum, Albert Lipton, Michael Rosenberg, Moishe Feder.
- How long is Mirele Efros?
- Mirele Efros has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Mirele Efros?
- Mirele Efros is a Drama film.
- Where was Mirele Efros produced?
- Mirele Efros was produced in United States of America.