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Without a Home

January 2, 1939 1h 24m

Originally released in 1939. Without a Home is a drama film. directed by Aleksander Marten. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Aleksander Marten, Ida Kamińska, and Adam Domb

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 1939 87 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
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Language YI Original language
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Country Poland Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
YI

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Without a Home about?

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...

Who directed Without a Home?

Without a Home was directed by Aleksander Marten.

How long is Without a Home?

Without a Home has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was Without a Home released?

Without a Home was released on January 2, 1939 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Without a Home?

The main cast of Without a Home includes Aleksander Marten, Ida Kamińska, Adam Domb.