Polish Jew (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film
Released in 1931, Polish Jew is a drama film directed by Jean Kemm, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The story recounts the murder of an itinerant Jew (Jules Maurice)by the village Burgomaster (Harry Baur.) Years go by and Baur's crime does not weigh heavily on his conscience. But at a banquet one night, the subject of the killing comes up and he faints, and is haunted from that point onward by the vision of the man he killed and the sound of the sleigh bells that first accompanied the victim's arrival in the village. And, to complicate matters for Baur, the son of the victim arrives, and proceeds to fall in love with Baur's daughter.
Who’s in it. Polish Jew stars Harry Baur as Mathias, Mady Berry, Georges La Cressonnière and Simone Mareuil, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Polish Jew page.
If you liked it. Fans of Polish Jew tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Polish Jew (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Polish Jew change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Polish Jew?
- Polish Jew stars Harry Baur, Mady Berry, Georges La Cressonnière, Simone Mareuil and Lucien Dayle.
- When was Polish Jew released?
- Polish Jew was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.