The Dybbuk
Sep 29, 1937 · 2h 5m
Director
Michał WaszyńskiOverview
In a Polish shtetl, two young men who have grown up together betrothe their unborn children, ignoring the advice of a mysterious traveler not to pledge the lives of future generations. Soon after, one of them dies, and the wife of the other dies in childbirth. The children grow up in different towns, without ever knowing of the betrothal, but the power of the vow leads them to meet each other when they are marriageable. The young woman, Leah, is promised to another man, but Channon, the son of the father who died, is a practitioner of mysticism, and seeks to win his bride through sorcery.
Cast of The Dybbuk
Avrom MorewskiRabbi Ezeriel ben Hodos (as Abram Morewski)- Ajzyk SambergMeszulach
- Mojzesz LipmanSender Brynicer ben Henie
- Lili LilianaLea
- Leon LiebgoldChanan ben Nisan
- Dina HalpernAunt Frade
Max BozykNute (as Maks Bozyk)- M. MessingerMenasze
- Gerszon LembergerNisan ben Rifke
- Samuel BroneckiNachman (as S. Bronecki)
- Samuel LandauZalman - swat
- Judith BergDancer
- Zisze KacMendel (as Z. Kac)
- Peisach Kerman(as Kurman)
- Abraham KurcMichael (as A. Kurc)
- David LedermanMeir (as D. Lederman)
Crew of The Dybbuk
Michał WaszyńskiDirector- Anatol SternWriter
- S.A. KacyznaWriter
- Andrzej MarekWriter, Art Direction
- Zygmunt MayflauerProducer
- Henoch KonOriginal Music Composer
- Albert WywerkaDirector of Photography
- George RolandEditor
- Ștefan NorrisProduction Design
- Jacek RotmilProduction Design
- Sholom AnskyTheatre Play
- Ludwig PrywesProduction Manager
About The Dybbuk
What is The Dybbuk about?
In a Polish shtetl, two young men who have grown up together betrothe their unborn children, ignoring the advice of a mysterious traveler not to pledge the lives of future generations. Soon after, one of them dies, and the wife of the other dies in childbirth. The children grow up in different towns, without ever knowing of the betrothal, but the power of the vow leads them to meet each other…
When was The Dybbuk released?
The Dybbuk was released on September 29, 1937.
How long is The Dybbuk?
The Dybbuk runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
Who directed The Dybbuk?
The Dybbuk was directed by Michał Waszyński.
Who is in the cast of The Dybbuk?
The cast of The Dybbuk includes Avrom Morewski (Rabbi Ezeriel ben Hodos (as Abram Morewski)), Ajzyk Samberg (Meszulach), Mojzesz Lipman (Sender Brynicer ben Henie), Lili Liliana (Lea) and Leon Liebgold (Chanan ben Nisan).