Almonds and Raisins

1985 NR 1h 30m 6.5

This documentary examines the dozens of Yiddish-language talking films made in the United States and Europe between the release of The Jazz Singer in 1927 and the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939.

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Main Cast

Orson Welles Orson Welles Narrator
Celia Adler Celia Adler
Herschel Bernardi Herschel Bernardi
Eugenie Besserer Eugenie Besserer
Fanny Brice Fanny Brice

Appearances

Leo Fuchs Leo Fuchs
George Jessel George Jessel
Al Jolson Al Jolson

Creators

David Elstein David Elstein Director
Russ Karel Russ Karel Director, Writer
Wolf Mankowitz Wolf Mankowitz Writer

Info about Almonds and Raisins

Studio(s): Brook Productions, Channel Four Films

Originally Released: Aug 09, 1985

Genres: Documentary

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