The Wandering Jew
Der Vanderner Yid
Synopsis
The Wandering Jew tells the story of Arthur Levi (Jacob Ben-Ami), a German-Jewish artist who experiences the new German antisemitism when his masterpiece, a portrait of his Polish-born father entitled "The Eternal Wanderer" is rejected by the Berlin Academy of Art, which also asks his resignation as professor. Later in the film the figure in the painting comes to life and tells Levi the story of the persecution of the Jewish people. The film ends with footage of an anti-Hitler rally at New York City's Madison Square Garden and Levi's resolve to bear onward in the face of adversity.
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October 20, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Roland
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacob Mestel
- Original Title
- Der Vanderner Yid
- Spoken Languages
- Yiddish
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Jewish American Film Arts, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Roland
Jacob Mestel
Department Leadership Roster
Jacob Mestel
Writer
George Roland
Director
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What is The Wandering Jew about?
The Wandering Jew tells the story of Arthur Levi (Jacob Ben-Ami), a German-Jewish artist who experiences the new German antisemitism when his masterpiece, a portrait of his Polish-born father entitled "The Eternal Wanderer" is rejected by the Berlin Academy of Art, which also asks his resignation as professor. Later in the film the figure in the painting comes to life and tells Levi the story of the persecution of the Jewish people. The film ends with footage of an anti-Hitler rally at New York City's Madison Square Garden and Levi's resolve to bear onward in the face of adversity.
Who directed The Wandering Jew?
The Wandering Jew was directed by George Roland.
Who stars in The Wandering Jew?
The principal cast of The Wandering Jew includes Jacob Ben-Ami, Natalie Browning, M.B. Samuylow, Jacob Mestel, Abraham Teitelbaum.
When was The Wandering Jew released and how long is it?
The Wandering Jew was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.