Movie Description

Jew Süss

(1934)

Overview

A historical satire critical of the rising tide of Anti-Semitism in Germany. Based on the novel by Lionel Feuchtwanger, Jew Süss is the story of life in the 18th century Jewish ghetto of Württemberg. Süss (Veidt) works himself out of the ghetto and into a position of power with the help of an evil Duke.

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Original TitleJew Süss

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1934-10-13

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 45m

Production CompaniesGaumont-British Picture Corporation

Genres

  • Drama
  • History
  • Romance