Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters
Chaim Tauber
Motel Friedman
Malvina Rappel
Esther Friedman
Maurice Kroner
Benjamin Rosenwald
Berthe Hart
Rebecca Rosenwald
Seymour Rechtzeit
Jack Rosenwald
Jacob Zanger
Jacob 'Joseph' Frumkin
Yetta Zwerling
Chane Belle 'Annabella' Frumkin
Gertrude Krause
Ruth Frumkin
Herman Rosen
Doctor
Izidor Frankel
Boss
Seymour Rechzeit
Jacob 'Jack' Rosenwald
Maurice Krohner
Benjamin Rosenwald
Director & Crew
Joseph Seiden
Director
Where to Watch Motel the Operator Online
You can currently stream Motel the Operator online or watch it in HD via the link below.
🎬 Watch Motel the Operator FreeMovies Similar to Motel the Operator
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Motel the Operator online?
Motel the Operator (1940) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the IMDb rating of Motel the Operator?
It has an IMDb rating of 10.0/10 based on 1 votes.
Who directed Motel the Operator?
Motel the Operator was directed by Joseph Seiden and released in 1940.
How long is Motel the Operator?
Motel the Operator has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1940-01-15
- Status
- Released