A seder in the midst of North American prosperity recalls traditional Passover celebrations in Russia (with the same cast enacting both scenes). Then modernity returns with a knock at the door and a humorous twist.

 

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The Feast of Passover
Di Seder Nakht

USA 1931 15 minutes B&W English, Hebrew, and Yiddish (no subtitles)
Produced by Sidney M. Goldin for Jacob Berkowitz
Featuring Cantor Lieble Waldman, Mark Schweid, Noah Nachbush and the Vilna Troupe.

$36 Institutional Use DVD

Public Exhibition 16mm, Beta Rental also available