Broken Barriers
Originally released in 1919. Broken Barriers is a drama film. directed by Charles E. Davenport. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Alice Hastings, Alexander Tenenholtz, and Giacomo Masuroff
Synopsis
This 1919 silent is the first American film based on the same Sholem Aleichem stories as Fiddler on the Roof, but produced 50 years before the blockbuster musical. Unlike most adaptations of Aleichem’s work, Broken Barriers (Khavah) focuses not on Tevye the milkman, but on his daughter Khavah, who falls in love with the gentile boy Fedka and must navigate the reverberations from this with both her community and her family.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1919
107 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
YI
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- YI
Production Companies
- Zion Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Broken Barriers about?
This 1919 silent is the first American film based on the same Sholem Aleichem stories as Fiddler on the Roof, but produced 50 years before the blockbuster musical. Unlike most adaptations of Aleich...
Who directed Broken Barriers?
Broken Barriers was directed by Charles E. Davenport.
How long is Broken Barriers?
Broken Barriers has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Broken Barriers released?
Broken Barriers was released on January 1, 1919 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Broken Barriers?
The main cast of Broken Barriers includes Alice Hastings, Alexander Tenenholtz, Giacomo Masuroff, Billie Wilson, Sonia Radin.