Broken Barriers (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film
Released in 1919, Broken Barriers is a notable film.
What it’s about. This 1919 silent is the first American film based on the same Sholem Aleichem stories as Fiddler on the Roof, but produced 50 years before the blockbuster musical. Unlike most adaptations of Aleichem’s work, Broken Barriers (Khavah) focuses not on Tevye the milkman, but on his daughter Khavah, who falls in love with the gentile boy Fedka and must navigate the reverberations from this with both her community and her family.
Who’s in it. Broken Barriers stars Billie Wilson as Khavah's Mother and Phil Sanford as Ivan, Fedka's Father.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broken Barriers page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broken Barriers (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Broken Barriers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Broken Barriers?
- Broken Barriers stars Billie Wilson and Phil Sanford.
- When was Broken Barriers released?
- Broken Barriers was released in 1919.