Jew Süss
Synopsis
A historical satire critical of the rising tide of Anti-Semitism in Germany. Based on the novel by Lionel Feuchtwanger, Jew Süss is the story of life in the 18th-century Jewish ghetto of Württemberg. Süss works himself out of the ghetto and into a position of power with the help of an evil duke.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lothar Mendes
- Screenplay & Story
- Dorothy Farnum, A.R. Rawlinson
- Original Score
- Bretton Byrd, Jack Beaver, Charles Williams, John Greenwood
- Original Title
- Jew Süss
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Gaumont-British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lothar Mendes
Dorothy Farnum, A.R. Rawlinson, Lion Feuchtwanger
Bretton Byrd, Jack Beaver, Charles Williams, John Greenwood
Roy Kellino
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Lothar Mendes
Director
Michael Balcon
Producer
Roy Kellino
Director of Photography
Bretton Byrd
Original Music Composer
Jack Beaver
Original Music Composer
Charles Williams
Original Music Composer
John Greenwood
Original Music Composer
Dorothy Farnum
Screenplay
A.R. Rawlinson
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jew Süss
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What is Jew Süss about?
A historical satire critical of the rising tide of Anti-Semitism in Germany. Based on the novel by Lionel Feuchtwanger, Jew Süss is the story of life in the 18th-century Jewish ghetto of Württemberg. Süss works himself out of the ghetto and into a position of power with the help of an evil duke.
Who directed Jew Süss?
Jew Süss was directed by Lothar Mendes.
Who stars in Jew Süss?
The principal cast of Jew Süss includes Conrad Veidt, Benita Hume, Frank Vosper, Cedric Hardwicke, Gerald du Maurier.
When was Jew Süss released and how long is it?
Jew Süss was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Jew Süss?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jew Süss was composed by Bretton Byrd, Jack Beaver, Charles Williams, John Greenwood.
Is Jew Süss based on a book or true story?
Jew Süss is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lion Feuchtwanger".