The Jester
Jan 02, 1937 · 1h 28m
Director
Jan Nowina-Przybylski, Joseph GreenOverview
Getsel, a wandering Purim player, comes to a Galica village and gets a job with Reb Nuchem, the shoemaker. He falls in love with Esther, the shoemaker's daughter, but knows she is in love with a wandering circus player. However, Getzel is content in his work and dreams. Esther's father inherits a fortune and attempts to marry her to a man of his choice, but she flees with Getzel to Warsaw, where he meets and marries the circus player. Getzel returns to the village and is blamed for Esther's disappearance until she shows up and explains what happened. Getzel shoulders his pack and wanders on to another village.
Cast of The Jester
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About The Jester
What is The Jester about?
Getsel, a wandering Purim player, comes to a Galica village and gets a job with Reb Nuchem, the shoemaker. He falls in love with Esther, the shoemaker's daughter, but knows she is in love with a wandering circus player. However, Getzel is content in his work and dreams. Esther's father inherits a fortune and attempts to marry her to a man of his choice, but she flees with Getzel to Warsaw, where…
When was The Jester released?
The Jester was released on January 2, 1937.
How long is The Jester?
The Jester runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Who directed The Jester?
The Jester was directed by Jan Nowina-Przybylski and Joseph Green.
Who is in the cast of The Jester?
The cast of The Jester includes Zygmunt Turkow (Getsel), Miriam Kressyn (Esther), Eni Liton (Leah), Hymie Jacobson (Dick) and Ayzyk Samburg (Reb Nukhem).