The Eternal Jew
Der ewige Jude
Synopsis
A Nazi propaganda film made to promote anti-Semitism among the German people. Newly-shot footage of Jewish neighborhoods in recently-conquered Poland is combined with preexisting film clips and stills to defame the religion and advance Hitler's slurs that its adherents were plotting to undermine European civilization.
Top Cast
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Mona Maris
Self (archive footage)
Curt Bois
Self (archive footage)
Fritz Kortner
Dimitri Karamasoff (archive footage)
Peter Lorre
Hans Beckert (archive footage)
Ernst Lubitsch
Self (archive footage)
Rosa Luxemburg
Self (archive footage)
Charlie Chaplin
Self (1931) (archive footage)
Kurt Gerron
(archive footage)
Emil Ludwig
Self (archive footage)
Richard Oswald
Self (archive footage)
Max Reinhardt
Self (archive footage)
Richard Tauber
Self (archive footage)
Rosa Valetti
(archive footage)
Harry Giese
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
George Arliss
Mayer Rothschild (archive footage) (uncredited)
Max Pohl
Fedor Karamasoff (archive footage) (uncredited)
Anna Sten
Gruschenka (archive footage) (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Hippler
- Screenplay & Story
- Eberhard Taubert
- Original Score
- Franz R. Friedl
- Original Title
- Der ewige Jude
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Film Gesellschaft (DFG)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Hippler
Eberhard Taubert
Franz R. Friedl
A. Endrejat, Anton Haffner, R. Hartmann, Heinz Kluth, F.C. Heeve, H. Winterfeld, Erich Stoll
Albert Baumeister, Dieter Schiller
Department Leadership Roster
Fritz Hippler
Director
A. Endrejat
Director of Photography
Anton Haffner
Director of Photography
R. Hartmann
Director of Photography
Albert Baumeister
Editor
Heinz Kluth
Director of Photography
F.C. Heeve
Director of Photography
H. Winterfeld
Director of Photography
Erich Stoll
Director of Photography
Dieter Schiller
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Eternal Jew.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Eternal Jew
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Eternal Jew about?
A Nazi propaganda film made to promote anti-Semitism among the German people. Newly-shot footage of Jewish neighborhoods in recently-conquered Poland is combined with preexisting film clips and stills to defame the religion and advance Hitler's slurs that its adherents were plotting to undermine European civilization.
Who directed The Eternal Jew?
The Eternal Jew was directed by Fritz Hippler.
Who stars in The Eternal Jew?
The principal cast of The Eternal Jew includes Mona Maris, Curt Bois, Fritz Kortner, Peter Lorre, Ernst Lubitsch.
When was The Eternal Jew released and how long is it?
The Eternal Jew was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Eternal Jew?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Eternal Jew was composed by Franz R. Friedl.