Mirele Efros

1939· 87 min· Drama

Mirele Efros, "the Jewish Queen Lear," was the masterpiece of influential Yiddish playwright Jacob Gordin. Berta Gershen gives a memorable performance as Mirele, a wealthy and pious widow whose devotion to her children extends to hand-picking a wife for her eldest son. Unfortunately, she gravely mistakes the young woman's character.

Cast: Berta Gersten, Ruth Elbaum, Albert Lipton, Michael Rosenberg

Director: Josef Berne