The Singing Blacksmith
1938
⭐1.0(2 votes)
1h 56m
DramaMusic
Overview
Moishe Oysher, the renowned cantor and star of Yiddish radio, stars in Edgar G. Ulmer’s musical version of David Pinski’s play Yankl der Shmid. Singing, dancing, and flashing his eyes, Oysher gives his most robust performance as a passionate shtetl blacksmith who must struggle against temptation to become a mensch. Recently rediscovered footage makes this the most complete extant version of Ulmer’s lively folk operetta, replete with an example of Yiddish swing.
About The Singing Blacksmith
The Singing Blacksmith (1938) is a Drama, Music film that follows moishe Oysher, the renowned cantor and star of Yiddish radio, stars in Edgar G. Ulmer’s musical version of David Pinski’s play Yankl der Shmid. Singing, dancing, and flashing his eyes, Oysher gives his most robust performance as a passionate shtetl blacksmith who must struggle against temptation to become a mensch. Recently rediscovered footage makes this the most complete extant version of Ulmer’s lively folk operetta, replete with an example of Yiddish swing. The Singing Blacksmith is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 1.0 out of 10 from 2 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.