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The Wandering Jew (1933)

Original title: Der Vanderner Yid

1933-10-20 · 1h 6m · YI
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The Wandering Jew tells the story of Arthur Levi (Jacob Ben-Ami), a German-Jewish artist who experiences the new German antisemitism when his masterpiece, a portrait of his Polish-born father entitled "The Eternal Wanderer" is rejected by the Berlin Academy of Art, which also asks his resignation as professor. Later in the film the figure in the painting comes to life and tells Levi the story of the persecution of the Jewish people. The film ends with footage of an anti-Hitler rally at New York City's Madison Square Garden and Levi's resolve to bear onward in the face of adversity.

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Jacob Ben-AmiJacob Ben-AmiArthur LeviNatalie BrowningNatalie BrowningGertrudeM.B. SamuylowM.B. SamuylowSpirit of Arthur's fatherJacob MestelJacob MestelLevi family valetAbraham TeitelbaumAbraham TeitelbaumArts reporterWilliam EpsteinWilliam EpsteinMessenger

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What is The Wandering Jew about?

The Wandering Jew tells the story of Arthur Levi (Jacob Ben-Ami), a German-Jewish artist who experiences the new German antisemitism when his masterpiece, a portrait of his Polish-born father entitled "The Eternal Wanderer" is rejected by the Berlin Academy of Art, which also asks his resignation as professor. Later in the film the figure in the painting comes to life and tells Levi the story of the persecution of the Jewish people. The film ends with footage of an anti-Hitler rally at New York City's Madison Square Garden and Levi's resolve to bear onward in the face of adversity.

How long is The Wandering Jew?

The Wandering Jew has a runtime of 66 minutes.