The Yellow Ticket (1918): cast, story & where to watch
1918 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1918, The Yellow Ticket is a drama film directed by Paul L. Stein, running about 47 minutes.
What it’s about. "The Yellow Ticket" (aka "The Devil's Pawn") was directed by Vicor Janson and Eugen Illes as a German project shot partially in Warsaw. A story of a Jewish girl forced to hide her identity in order to attend medical school in St. Petersburg, the movie is a melodrama of multiple oppression. Lea, as played by Negri, is at a disadvantage as a woman, an orphan and a Jew -- and yet has immense persistence and an insatiable ambition of becoming a doctor. The film includes more than one plot twist (the final one further complicating the issue of Lea's identity), but it's first and foremost a testimony to a spirit impossible to suppress.
Who’s in it. The Yellow Ticket stars Pola Negri as Lea, the Professor's Adopted Daughter, Harry Liedtke as Demetri, a Medical Student, Victor Janson as Ossip Storki and Adolf E. Licho as Professor Stanlaus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Yellow Ticket 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 Yellow Ticket page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Yellow Ticket tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Yellow Ticket (1918)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Yellow Ticket change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Yellow Ticket worth watching?
- The Yellow Ticket holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Yellow Ticket?
- The Yellow Ticket stars Pola Negri, Harry Liedtke, Victor Janson, Adolf E. Licho and Werner Bernhardt.
- When was The Yellow Ticket released?
- The Yellow Ticket was released in 1918, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.