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Mirele Efros

October 20, 1939 1h 20m

Originally released in 1939. Mirele Efros is a drama film. directed by Josef Berne. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Berta Gersten, Ruth Elbaum, and Albert Lipton

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 20, 1939 86 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
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Language YI Original language
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Country United States of America Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
YI

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 me...

Who directed Mirele Efros?

Mirele Efros was directed by Josef Berne.

How long is Mirele Efros?

Mirele Efros has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Mirele Efros released?

Mirele Efros was released on October 20, 1939 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mirele Efros?

The main cast of Mirele Efros includes Berta Gersten, Ruth Elbaum, Albert Lipton, Michael Rosenberg, Moishe Feder.