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Uncle Moses (1932)

Uncle Moses poster
Directed by
Aubrey Scotto, Sidney M. Goldin
Genre
drama film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 28m
Rating
7.0 of 10 from 3 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A powerful Jewish garment factory owner in early 20th century New York faces conflicts with his workers and his own family. The story examines tradition, class, and the immigrant experience.

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What happens

Uncle Moses (Yiddish: אָנקל מאָזעס) is a 1932 American Yiddish drama film directed by Sidney M. Goldin and Aubrey Scotto. The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Yiddish writer Sholem Asch. It was adapted by and stars Maurice Schwartz in the titular role. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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