The Ancient Law
Originally released in 1923. The Ancient Law is a drama film. directed by E.A. Dupont. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ernst Deutsch, Henny Porten, and Ruth Weyher
Synopsis
Baruch Mayer, son of an orthodox rabbi from a poor shtetl in Galizia, decides to break with the family tradition and leave the shtetl to become an actor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 1923
102 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ernst Deutsch
as Baruch Mayer
Henny Porten
as Erzherzogin Elisabeth Theresia
Ruth Weyher
as Hofdame
Hermann Vallentin
as Heinrich Laube
Werner Krauss
as Nathan, der Professor
Margarete Schlegel
as Esther, seine Tochter
Avrom Morewski
as Rabbi Mayer
Grete Berger
as Mother
Robert Garrison
as Ruben Pick
Jakob Tiedtke
as Direktor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Comedia-Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ancient Law about?
Baruch Mayer, son of an orthodox rabbi from a poor shtetl in Galizia, decides to break with the family tradition and leave the shtetl to become an actor.
Who directed The Ancient Law?
The Ancient Law was directed by E.A. Dupont.
How long is The Ancient Law?
The Ancient Law has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was The Ancient Law released?
The Ancient Law was released on October 29, 1923 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ancient Law?
The main cast of The Ancient Law includes Ernst Deutsch, Henny Porten, Ruth Weyher, Hermann Vallentin, Werner Krauss.