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Anshel Schorr's

"THE LITTLE RABBI"

(Der Kleiner Rebe'le)
 


CAST OF "THE LITTLE RABBI"
Hopkinson Theatre
Brooklyn, New York
Opened 28 Sep 1935
 

"The Little Rabbi," written by Anschel Schorr, was the weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) show at the Hopkinson until the weekend of 15-17 November, then it was performed during the week for a time. It was replaced on the weekend by "Price of Sin". During the week, "Little Rabbi" alternated with the plays "The Jolly Tailor" and "The Girl of My Heart". All four productions starred Julius Nathanson! He was supported by the entire cast shown here in all four vehicles.

Best-Guess Identifications:
Back row, l. to r.: Marty Baratz, Jacob Zanger, unk, Julius Nathanson, Abraham Lax, Max Henig.
Front row, l. to r.: David Popper, Ella Wallerstein, unk, Anna Mills?, Goldie Eisman, unk, unk.

Unidentified so far (for sure): Anna Mills, Tillie Rabinowitz, Sydelle Epstein, third man from left, standing; man on far right, seated.

 

 

 

 

 




Photograph courtesy of the Museum of the City of New York.

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