Mirele Efros
Synopsis
Mirele Efros, "the Jewish Queen Lear," was the masterpiece of Ukrainian-born Jacob Gordin, an enormously influential Yiddish playwright whose works sought to describe and promulgate the ethos of mentshlekhkeyt: the practice of honesty, decency, and devotion toward family and community. This sophisticated version of his stage classic faithfully recreates Jewish life in turn-of-the-century Grodno, Poland.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef Berne
- Screenplay & Story
- Ossip Dymow, Josef Berne, Jakub Gordin
- Original Title
- Mirele Efros
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef Berne
Ossip Dymow, Josef Berne, Jakub Gordin
Department Leadership Roster
Ossip Dymow
Writer
Josef Berne
Writer
Josef Berne
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mirele Efros.
More Like Mirele Efros
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mirele Efros
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mirele Efros about?
Mirele Efros, "the Jewish Queen Lear," was the masterpiece of Ukrainian-born Jacob Gordin, an enormously influential Yiddish playwright whose works sought to describe and promulgate the ethos of mentshlekhkeyt: the practice of honesty, decency, and devotion toward family and community. This sophisticated version of his stage classic faithfully recreates Jewish life in turn-of-the-century Grodno, Poland.
Who directed Mirele Efros?
Mirele Efros was directed by Josef Berne.
Who stars in Mirele Efros?
The principal cast of Mirele Efros includes Berta Gersten, Ruth Elbaum, Albert Lipton, Michael Rosenberg, Moishe Feder.
When was Mirele Efros released and how long is it?
Mirele Efros was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.