The Jester (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film
Released in 1937, The Jester is a comedy and drama film directed by Jan Nowina-Przybylski.
What it’s about. Getsel, a wandering Purim player, comes to a Galica village and gets a job with Reb Nuchem, the shoemaker. He falls in love with Esther, the shoemaker's daughter, but knows she is in love with a wandering circus player. However, Getzel is content in his work and dreams. Esther's father inherits a fortune and attempts to marry her to a man of his choice, but she flees with Getzel to Warsaw, where he meets and marries the circus player. Getzel returns to the village and is blamed for Esther's disappearance until she shows up and explains what happened. Getzel shoulders his pack and wanders on to another village.
Who’s in it. The Jester stars Zygmunt Turkow as Getsel, Miriam Kressyn as Esther, Eni Liton as Leah and Hymie Jacobson as Dick, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Jester page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jester tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Jester (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Jester change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Jester?
- The Jester stars Zygmunt Turkow, Miriam Kressyn, Eni Liton, Hymie Jacobson and Ayzyk Samburg.
- When was The Jester released?
- The Jester was released in 1937.