Motel the Operator
Originally released in 1940. Motel the Operator is a drama film. directed by Joseph Seiden. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chaim Tauber, Malvina Rappel, and Maurice Kroner
Synopsis
Motel, a poor laborer, loving husband and new father, leads cloakmakers in a strike for better working conditions. When he is severely injured by strikebreakers, his wife, Esther, and infant son are left destitute. Desperate to save her starving child, Esther gives him up for adoption to a wealthy couple, and then commits suicide. The richly-rendered beautiful Yiddish songs by Sholem Secunda featuring Cantor Leibele Waldman and Joel Feig's famous choir are a good example of the bittersweet melodrama in the finest tradition of the Yiddish theater.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 15, 1940
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
Language
YI
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chaim Tauber
as Motel Friedman
Malvina Rappel
as Esther Friedman
Maurice Kroner
as Benjamin Rosenwald
Berthe Hart
as Rebecca Rosenwald
Seymour Rechtzeit
as Jack Rosenwald
Jacob Zanger
as Jacob 'Joseph' Frumkin
Yetta Zwerling
as Chane Belle 'Annabella' Frumkin
Gertrude Krause
as Ruth Frumkin
Herman Rosen
as Doctor
Izidor Frankel
as Boss
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- YI
Production Companies
- Cinema Service Corp.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Motel the Operator about?
Motel, a poor laborer, loving husband and new father, leads cloakmakers in a strike for better working conditions. When he is severely injured by strikebreakers, his wife, Esther, and infant son ar...
Who directed Motel the Operator?
Motel the Operator was directed by Joseph Seiden.
How long is Motel the Operator?
Motel the Operator has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Motel the Operator released?
Motel the Operator was released on January 15, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Motel the Operator?
The main cast of Motel the Operator includes Chaim Tauber, Malvina Rappel, Maurice Kroner, Berthe Hart, Seymour Rechtzeit.