Movie Description
On a heym
(1939)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Aleksander Marten
- Writer : Jacob Gordin
- Cast : Aleksander Marten,Ida Kamińska,Adam Domb
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleOn a heym
Status Released
Release Information
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1939-01-02
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 24m
Genres
- Drama
