The Ancient Law (1923): cast, story & where to watch
1923 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1923, The Ancient Law is a drama film directed by E.A. Dupont, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Baruch Mayer, son of an orthodox rabbi from a poor shtetl in Galizia, decides to break with the family tradition and leave the shtetl to become an actor.
Who’s in it. The Ancient Law stars Ernst Deutsch as Baruch Mayer, Henny Porten as Erzherzogin Elisabeth Theresia, Ruth Weyher as Hofdame and Hermann Vallentin as Heinrich Laube, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Ancient Law 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 Ancient Law page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ancient Law tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ancient Law (1923)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ancient Law change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ancient Law worth watching?
- The Ancient Law holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Ancient Law?
- The Ancient Law stars Ernst Deutsch, Henny Porten, Ruth Weyher, Hermann Vallentin and Werner Krauß.
- When was The Ancient Law released?
- The Ancient Law was released in 1923, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.