Shulamith (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1916, Shulamith is a notable film directed by Eugen Illés, running about 44 minutes.
What it’s about. Shulamith was written in 1883 by the father of modern Yiddish theatre, Abraham Goldfaden. The opera, based on an ancient legend, tells the story of Shulamith, a girl who is trapped in a well in the desert and falls in love with her rescuer. Although they vow to be faithful he marries someone else, but years later are reunited. Shulamith was the opening performance at the Hebrew Dramatic Club in Princes Street in 1886 and ever-popular with the crowds, it returned to the Yiddish stage in London a number of times in the 1910s and 20s. The well-loved lullaby Raisins and Almonds was written by Goldfaden for the opera.
Who’s in it. Shulamith stars Margit B. Kornai as Dajka, Béla Bátori as Monoah, Tiberius város fõpapja, Dezsõ Kertész as Absolon and Alice Serak as Abigél, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Shulamith 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 Shulamith page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shulamith (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shulamith change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shulamith worth watching?
- Shulamith holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shulamith?
- Shulamith stars Margit B. Kornai, Béla Bátori, Dezsõ Kertész, Alice Serak and Mária Szepes.
- When was Shulamith released?
- Shulamith was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 44 minutes.