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The dybbuk [videorecording]

Title
The dybbuk [videorecording]
Publication
1937.

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Additional Authors
  • An-Ski, S., 1863-1920
  • Kon, Henech
  • Berg, Judith
  • Waszyński, Michał.
Description
1 cassette. 128 min. : sd. b&w NTSC.; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Subject
  • Motion pictures. The dybbuk
  • Incidental dances. The dybbuk
  • Jewish dance > Poland
  • Wedding dances and music
Note
  • Motion picture originally released in 1937 by Feniks Production Company, Poland. Restored version re-issued as a videocassette in 1991 by the National Center for Jewish Film, Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts. Director: Michal Waszynski. Director of photography: A. Wywerka. In Yiddish with new English subtitles.
  • Choreography: Judith Berg. Music: Henoch Kon. Cantorial music: Gershon Sirota. Screenplay: Alter Kacyzne and Andrzej Marek, based on the play by Solomon Ansky. Historical advisor: Majer Balaban. Scenery: Rotmil and Norris.
Performer (note)
  • Abraham Morewski (the Tsaddik of Miropole), Isaac Samberg (the messenger), Moshe Lipman (Sender), Lili Liliana (Leah, his daughter), Dina Halpern (Frayde, his sister), G. Lemberger (Nisn), Leon Liebgold (Khonnon, his son), and others.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-1358
OCLC
  • 38368338
  • NYPY926026281-F
Title
The dybbuk [videorecording]
Imprint
1937.
Cast
Abraham Morewski (the Tsaddik of Miropole), Isaac Samberg (the messenger), Moshe Lipman (Sender), Lili Liliana (Leah, his daughter), Dina Halpern (Frayde, his sister), G. Lemberger (Nisn), Leon Liebgold (Khonnon, his son), and others.
Summary
Drama set in the Polish Jewish shtetl before World War I, portraying an ill-fated romance that leads to spirit possession. Dance contents include a men's circle dance upon Leah's betrothal, and dances of women guests and poor people at the wedding, as well as glimpses of the wedding procession and ceremonies.
Local Subject
Motion pictures. The dybbuk.
Incidental dances. The dybbuk.
Jewish dance -- Poland.
Wedding dances and music.
Added Author
An-Ski, S., 1863-1920. Author
Kon, Henech. Composer
Berg, Judith, choreographer.
Waszyński, Michał. Director
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-1358
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