Shulamith
Originally released in 1916. Shulamith is a feature film. directed by Eugen Illés. At just 44 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Margit B. Kornai, Béla Bátori, and Dezsõ Kertész
Synopsis
Shulamith was written in 1883 by the father of modern Yiddish theatre, Abraham Goldfaden. The opera, based on an ancient legend, tells the story of Shulamith, a girl who is trapped in a well in the desert and falls in love with her rescuer. Although they vow to be faithful he marries someone else, but years later are reunited. Shulamith was the opening performance at the Hebrew Dramatic Club in Princes Street in 1886 and ever-popular with the crowds, it returned to the Yiddish stage in London a number of times in the 1910s and 20s. The well-loved lullaby Raisins and Almonds was written by Goldfaden for the opera.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 16, 1916
109 years ago
Runtime
0h 44m
44 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
HU
Original language
Country
Hungary
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HU
Production Companies
- Kino-Riport
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shulamith about?
Shulamith was written in 1883 by the father of modern Yiddish theatre, Abraham Goldfaden. The opera, based on an ancient legend, tells the story of Shulamith, a girl who is trapped in a well in the...
Who directed Shulamith?
Shulamith was directed by Eugen Illés.
How long is Shulamith?
Shulamith has a runtime of 0 hours and 44 minutes (44 minutes total).
When was Shulamith released?
Shulamith was released on April 16, 1916 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shulamith?
The main cast of Shulamith includes Margit B. Kornai, Béla Bátori, Dezsõ Kertész, Alice Serak, Mária Szepes.