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Title:
Almonds and raisins videorecording / a Russ Karel film ; directed by Russ Karel ; written and produced by Russ Karel and David Elstein ; based on a treatment by Wolf Mankowitz.
Format:
videorecording /
Publisher:
Ergo media,
Copyright Date:
c1987
Description:
1 videocassette (90 min.) sd., b&w ; 1/2 in.
Subject:
Motion pictures, Yiddish--History.
Yiddish drama--New York (N.Y.)
Other Authors:
Elstein, David.
Karel, Russ,
Welles, Orson, 1915- 1n
Notes:
VHS format. Narrated by Orson Welles.
Summary:
A documentary on the Yiddish cinema in America, primarily in New York City from 1927 to the 1940's. Features extensive excerpts from Yiddish films (most subtitled in English) including The cantor's son, Overture to glory with Moishe Oysher, Yidl mitn fidl with Molly Picon and Tevye with Maurice Schwartz. Has contemporary footage of New York City and Eastern European village life. Includes interviews with those who have participated in the Yiddish cinema.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)19702189
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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