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  • A Brivele der mamen (1938)
  • 106 min | Drama
A Brivele der mamen (1938)
106 min | Drama

One of the last Yiddish films made in Poland before the Nazi invasion, this film tells the story of a mother's persistent struggles to support her three children in pre-war World War II Polish Ukraine. After her family is pulled apart by ...See moreOne of the last Yiddish films made in Poland before the Nazi invasion, this film tells the story of a mother's persistent struggles to support her three children in pre-war World War II Polish Ukraine. After her family is pulled apart by severe poverty and the turmoil of war, she and her children make their way to New York and turn to the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society for help. Written by National Center for Jewish Film See less
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Directors
Joseph Green (as Józef Green) | Leon Trystan
Writers
Mosze Oszerowicz (screenplay) (as M. Oszerowicz) | Anatol Stern (script)
Composer
Cinematographer
Seweryn Steinwurzel (as Seweryn Steinwurcel)
Editor
Dolly Jonilowicz (as Dolly Joniłowicz)
Production Designers
Stefan Norris (decorations) (as St. Norris) | Jacek Rotmil (decorations) (as J. Rotmil)
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Release date
Sep 14, 1939 (United States)

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15 cast members
Name Known for
Lucy Gehrman
Debora Berdyczewska (as Lucy German) Debora Berdyczewska (as Lucy German)   See fewer
Misha Gehrman
Mr. Stein - HIAS director (as Misza German) Mr. Stein - HIAS director (as Misza German)   See fewer
Gertrude Bulman
Miriam Berdyczewska (as Gerdi Bullman) Miriam Berdyczewska (as Gerdi Bullman)   See fewer
Max Bozyk
Szymon / Shimen, the Tailor (as Maks Bożyk) Szymon / Shimen, the Tailor (as Maks Bożyk)   See fewer
Alexander Stein
Dawid Berdyczewski (as Aleksy Stein) Dawid Berdyczewski (as Aleksy Stein)   See fewer
Simche Fostel
The Cantor (as Symcha Fostel) The Cantor (as Symcha Fostel)   See fewer
Chana Lewin
Malke, wife of Shimen Malke, wife of Shimen   See fewer
Izak Grudberg
Meir Berdyczewski (as Izaak Grudberg) Meir Berdyczewski (as Izaak Grudberg)   See fewer
Samuel Landau
Hersh Leib, fabric wholesaler Hersh Leib, fabric wholesaler   See fewer
Irving Bruner
Aron 'Arele' Berdyczewski (as 7-year-old Bruner) Aron 'Arele' Berdyczewski (as 7-year-old Bruner)   See fewer
Edmund Zayenda
Irving Bird / Arnold Berd / Aron 'Arele' Berdyczewski as an adult (as Edward Sternbach) Irving Bird / Arnold Berd / Aron 'Arele' Berdyczewski as an adult (as Edward Sternbach)   See fewer
Leon Kaswiner
Actor (as Leon Kaświner) Actor (as Leon Kaświner)   See fewer
Gustav Berger
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Abe Ellstein
Orchestra Leader Abe Ellstein (uncredited) Orchestra Leader Abe Ellstein (uncredited)   See fewer
Berta Gersten
Actress (uncredited) Actress (uncredited)   See fewer
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