The City Without Jews (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1924, The City Without Jews is a drama film directed by H.K. Breslauer, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. In the Republic of Utopia, because of the bad economic crisis ailing the nation, the Jews are made the scapegoats for the economic and social ills affecting the population; therefore, the government decides to expel them. Leo Strakosch is among the exiled. He is engaged to Counsellor's Linder's daughter. He gets into the Republic, in a clandestine way, to show to the society the wrongness of their anti-semitic prejudice. Bettauer's novel differs essentially from the film version. "Vienna" was named "Utopia". Even a happy ending was provided.
Who’s in it. The City Without Jews stars Johannes Riemann as Leo Strakosch, Hans Moser as Rat Bernart, Karl Tema as Rat Linder and Anny Miletty as Tochter Lotte, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The City Without Jews has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The City Without Jews page.
If you liked it. Fans of The City Without Jews tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The City Without Jews (1924)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The City Without Jews change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The City Without Jews worth watching?
- The City Without Jews holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The City Without Jews?
- The City Without Jews stars Johannes Riemann, Hans Moser, Karl Tema, Anny Miletty and Eugen Neufeld.
- When was The City Without Jews released?
- The City Without Jews was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.