A Letter to Mama
Originally released in 1938. A Letter to Mama is a drama film. directed by Leon Trystan.
Starring Lucy Gehrman, Misha Gehrman, and Gertrude Bulman
Synopsis
One of the last Yiddish films made in Poland before the Nazi invasion, this film tells the story of a mother's persistent struggles to support her three children in pre-war World War II Polish Ukraine. After her family is pulled apart by severe poverty and the turmoil of war, she and her children make their way to New York and turn to the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society for help.
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- Released
- Original Language
- YI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Letter to Mama about?
One of the last Yiddish films made in Poland before the Nazi invasion, this film tells the story of a mother's persistent struggles to support her three children in pre-war World War II Polish Ukra...
Who directed A Letter to Mama?
A Letter to Mama was directed by Leon Trystan.
How long is A Letter to Mama?
A Letter to Mama has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was A Letter to Mama released?
A Letter to Mama was released on January 2, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Letter to Mama?
The main cast of A Letter to Mama includes Lucy Gehrman, Misha Gehrman, Gertrude Bulman.