Mothers of Today
Synopsis
Mothers of Today features the first motion picture performance of radio star Esther Field, best known on the airwaves of the 1930s as the 'Yiddishe Mama.' The film exemplifies the Yiddish film genre of shund, a brand of popular entertainment which appealed to working-class Jewish-American immigrant audiences with broadly-drawn, sentimental stories that reflected the daily life and culture of a distinctively American Yiddish community. While the shund films were invariably low-budget (and low-brow) affairs, these humble productions formed an important part of life in the United States for their audience.
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March 1, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Lynn
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon Wolf, Henry Lynn
- Original Title
- Mothers of Today
- Spoken Languages
- English, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Lynn
Simon Wolf, Henry Lynn
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Wolf
Writer
Henry Lynn
Writer
Henry Lynn
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mothers of Today
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What is Mothers of Today about?
Mothers of Today features the first motion picture performance of radio star Esther Field, best known on the airwaves of the 1930s as the 'Yiddishe Mama.' The film exemplifies the Yiddish film genre of shund, a brand of popular entertainment which appealed to working-class Jewish-American immigrant audiences with broadly-drawn, sentimental stories that reflected the daily life and culture of a distinctively American Yiddish community. While the shund films were invariably low-budget (and low-brow) affairs, these humble productions formed an important part of life in the United States for their audience.
Who directed Mothers of Today?
Mothers of Today was directed by Henry Lynn.
Who stars in Mothers of Today?
The principal cast of Mothers of Today includes Esther Field, Max Rosenblatt, Simon Wolf, Gertrude Krause, Paula Lubelski.
When was Mothers of Today released and how long is it?
Mothers of Today was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.