The Jester (film)

Der Purimspiler English The Jester,Yiddish is a 1937 Polish blackandwhite Yiddish musical comedy film directed by Joseph Green and Jan NowinaPrzybylski, with music by Nicholas Brodszky.

Esthers father inherits a large sum of money he abandons his shoemaking trade, puts on airs, and tries to marry her into a prominent family.He orders a Purimspiel Purim play at his house, with its parade of costumes, buffoonery, and music. But Getzel, who plays the King, tells the family the truth of how money has spoiled Reb Nachum, and is ordered to leave the house. He leaves, but Esther insists on coming with him. They travel to another town, but no work is forthcoming for Getzel. They meet Dick again and he persuades Esther to join him on the stage. Their act is successful and they seem set for matrimony. Even more despondent, Getzel trudges back to his home town but he cannot bring himself to tell Reb Nachum what has happened. Even the town Rabbi cannot persuade him. ........

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