Tevye
"The original, non-musical film version of the book which inspired "Fiddler on the Roof"."
Originally released in 1939. Tevye is a drama film. directed by Maurice Schwartz.
Starring Maurice Schwartz, Miriam Riselle, and Rebecca Weintraub
Synopsis
Tevye is a dairyman in the Russian Ukraine early in the 20th century. He lives in a cabin outside Boyberik with his wife Goldie, his widowed daughter Tseytl, her two children, and his younger daughter, the unmarried Khave. Khave is being courted by Fedya, a Christian, the son of a local government official. Tevye warns Khave against romance and marriage outside her faith, but Fedya is persuasive too. What will Khave decide, how will Tevye react, and when the Tsar initiates a pogrom, will Tevye's friends come to his defense? Can the stubborn Tevye reconcile his heart and tradition?
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Maurice Schwartz
as Tevya 'Tevye'
Miriam Riselle
as Chavah 'Khave'
Rebecca Weintraub
as Goldie 'Golde'
Paula Lubelski
as Zeitel 'Tseytl'
Leon Liebgold
as Fedya 'Fedye' Galagen
Vicki Marcus
as Shloimele
Betty Marcus
as Perele
Julius Adler
as Aleksei, the Priest
Daniel Makarenko
as Mikita Galagen, Fedya's Father
Helen Grossman
as Mrs. Galagen, Mikita's Wife
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Maymon Film Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tevye about?
Tevye is a dairyman in the Russian Ukraine early in the 20th century. He lives in a cabin outside Boyberik with his wife Goldie, his widowed daughter Tseytl, her two children, and his younger daugh...
Who directed Tevye?
Tevye was directed by Maurice Schwartz.
How long is Tevye?
Tevye has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Tevye released?
Tevye was released on December 21, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tevye?
The main cast of Tevye includes Maurice Schwartz, Miriam Riselle, Rebecca Weintraub, Paula Lubelski, Leon Liebgold.