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Almonds and raisins a history of the Yiddish cinema

Title
  1. Almonds and raisins [videorecording] : a history of the Yiddish cinema / a Willowgold & Brook Motion Picture production ; directed by Russ Karel ; written and produced by Russ Karel and David Elstein.
Published by
  1. Teaneck, NJ : Ergo Media, 1988.

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Additional authors
  1. Karel, Russ.
  2. Elstein, David.
  3. Welles, Orson, 1915-1985
  4. Willowgold & Brook Motion Pictures (Firm)
Description
  1. 1 videocassette (90 min.) : sd., b&w; 1/2 in.
Summary
  1. 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. Contains contemporary footage of New York City and Eastern European village life. Includes interviews with those who have participated in the Yiddish cinema.
Subject
  1. Documentary films
  2. Yiddish drama > New York (State) > New York
Note
  1. Based on a treatment by Wolf Mankowitz.
Credits (note)
  1. Narrator, Orson Welles ; music, John Altman.
Original version (note)
  1. Original production: c1987.
System details (note)
  1. VHS.
Title
  1. Almonds and raisins [videorecording] : a history of the Yiddish cinema / a Willowgold & Brook Motion Picture production ; directed by Russ Karel ; written and produced by Russ Karel and David Elstein.
Imprint
  1. Teaneck, NJ : Ergo Media, 1988.
System details
  1. VHS.
Credits
  1. Narrator, Orson Welles ; music, John Altman.
Original version
  1. Original production: c1987.
Added author
  1. Karel, Russ.
  2. Elstein, David.
  3. Welles, Orson, 1915-1985, narrator.
  4. Willowgold & Brook Motion Pictures (Firm)
Publisher no.
  1. 731 Ergo Media
Branch call number
  1. VTH 2086 A
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