Mothers of Today (1939)

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Mothers of Today features the first motion picture performance of radio star Esther Field, best known on the airwaves of the 1930s as the 'Yiddishe Mama.' The film exemplifies the Yiddish film genre of shund, a brand of popular entertainment which appealed to working-class Jewish-American immigrant audiences with broadly-drawn, sentimental stories that reflected the daily life and culture of a distinctively American Yiddish community. While the shund films were invariably low-budget (and low-brow) affairs, these humble productions formed an important part of life in the United States for their audience.

Director: Henry Lynn
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
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Language: English, Yiddish
Original Language: yi
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mothers of Today about?
Mothers of Today features the first motion picture performance of radio star Esther Field, best known on the airwaves of the 1930s as the 'Yiddishe Mama.' The film exemplifies the Yiddish film genre of shund, a brand of popular entertainment which appealed to working-class Jewish-American immigrant audiences with broadly-drawn, sentimental stories that reflected the daily life and culture of a distinctively American Yiddish community. While the shund films were invariably low-budget (and low-brow) affairs, these humble productions formed an important part of life in the United States for their audience.
Who directed Mothers of Today?
Mothers of Today was directed by Henry Lynn.
Who stars in Mothers of Today?
Mothers of Today stars Esther Field, Max Rosenblatt, Simon Wolf, Gertrude Krause, Paula Lubelski.
How long is Mothers of Today?
Mothers of Today has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Mothers of Today?
Mothers of Today is a Drama film.