The City without Jews (1924)
Storyline
In the Republic of Utopia, because of the bad economic crisis ailing the nation, the Jews are made the scapegoats for the economic and social ills affecting the population; therefore, the government decides to expel them. Leo Strakosch is among the exiled. He is engaged to Counsellor's Linder's daughter. He gets into the Republic, in a clandestine way, to show to the society the wrongness of their anti-semitic prejudice. Bettauer's novel differs essentially from the film version. "Vienna" was named "Utopia." Even a happy ending was provided.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Die Stadt ohne Juden |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jul 25, 1924 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | antisemitism, judaism, expressionism, jewish |
FAQ
What is The City without Jews about?
In the Republic of Utopia, because of the bad economic crisis ailing the nation, the Jews are made the scapegoats for the economic and social ills affecting the population; therefore, the government decides to expel them. Leo Strakosch is among the exiled. He is engaged to Counsellor's Linder's daughter. He gets into the Republic, in a clandestine way, to show to the society the wrongness of their anti-semitic prejudice. Bettauer's novel differs essentially from the film version. "Vienna" was named "Utopia." Even a happy ending was provided.
When was The City without Jews released?
The City without Jews was released on Jul 25, 1924 (status: Released).
Who directed The City without Jews?
H.K. Breslauer directed The City without Jews.
What is the TMDB rating of The City without Jews?
The City without Jews has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 from 30 votes.