description Jewish Luck Overview
"Jewish Luck" (Yevreiskoye Schastye) is a 1925 Soviet silent comedy film directed by Aleksey Granovsky. It was based on the stories of Yiddish author Sholem Aleichem and starred Solomon Mikhoels as Menachem Mendel, a fictional Jewish luftmensch. The film was produced by the Soviet state studio Sovkino and incorporated themes of Jewish shtetl life. It was an early work of Yiddish cinema before Soviet restrictions on minority cultural productions increased.
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info Jewish Luck Specifications
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Year | 1925 |
help Jewish Luck FAQ
What is Jewish Luck actually about?
The comedy follows Menakhem Mendl, an endlessly optimistic schemer whose attempts to earn money repeatedly fail. His ventures include street trading, insurance, and matchmaking rather than a single conventional business plot.
Is Jewish Luck based on a book?
Yes. The 1925 film draws on Sholem Aleichem's Menakhem Mendl stories, which had also been adapted by the Moscow State Yiddish Theater.
Who plays Menakhem Mendl in Jewish Luck?
Solomon Mikhoels, one of the leading figures of Soviet Yiddish theater, plays Menakhem Mendl. Aleksey Granovsky directed the silent black-and-white production.
Where was Jewish Luck filmed?
The production used real locations in what is now Ukraine, including Odesa, Berdychiv, and Letychiv. Those street and community scenes give the comedy documentary value beyond its fictional story.
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