Motel the Operator(1940)
Motl der Operator
Motel the Operator Synopsis
Motel, a poor laborer, loving husband and new father, leads cloakmakers in a strike for better working conditions. When he is severely injured by strikebreakers, his wife, Esther, and infant son are left destitute. Desperate to save her starving child, Esther gives him up for adoption to a wealthy couple, and then commits suicide. The richly-rendered beautiful Yiddish songs by Sholem Secunda featuring Cantor Leibele Waldman and Joel Feig's famous choir are a good example of the bittersweet melodrama in the finest tradition of the Yiddish theater.
Motel the Operator (1940) is a drama film directed by Joseph Seiden, released on January 15, 1940 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Chaim Tauber, Malvina Rappel, Maurice Kroner and Berthe Hart. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph Seiden
- Writers:
- Chaim Tauber
- Cinematographer:
- Don Malkames
- Composer:
- Sholom Secunda
- Production:
- Cinema Service Corp.
- Status:
- Released
Motel the Operator Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Joseph Seiden, written by Chaim Tauber.
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Motel the Operator Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Motel the Operator – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Motel the Operator online?
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Motel the Operator (1940) is available to stream on FilmBox Live Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Motel the Operator?
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The main cast of Motel the Operator (1940) includes Chaim Tauber, Malvina Rappel, Maurice Kroner, Berthe Hart and Seymour Rechtzeit. The film was directed by Joseph Seiden. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Motel the Operator released?
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Motel the Operator was released on January 15, 1940 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Motel the Operator worth watching?
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Motel the Operator (1940) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.