The Yiddish King Lear (1934): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1934 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1934, The Yiddish King Lear is a drama film directed by Harry Thomashefsky, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Setting off from Vilna to spend his last days in the Holy Land, an arrogant old man spurns the youngest of his three daughters and leaves his fortune in the wrong hands.
Who’s in it. The Yiddish King Lear stars Esther Adler as Gitl, Jacob Bergreen as Joffe, Miriam Grossman as Taybele and Maurice Krohner as David Moshele, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Yiddish King Lear sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Yiddish King Lear page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Yiddish King Lear tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch The Yiddish King Lear (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Yiddish King Lear change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Yiddish King Lear worth watching?
- The Yiddish King Lear holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Yiddish King Lear?
- The Yiddish King Lear stars Esther Adler, Jacob Bergreen, Miriam Grossman, Maurice Krohner and Fannie Levenstein.
- When was The Yiddish King Lear released?
- The Yiddish King Lear was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.
