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Opatoshu, Joseph, 1886-1954

 Person

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Papers of Peretz Hirschbein

 Collection
Identifier: RG 833
Abstract

This collection contains manuscripts of plays, articles and other writings, correspondence, memoirs, photographs, theater programs, and personal materials of Yiddish playwright, novelist, journalist, travel writer, and theater director Peretz Hirschbein. The collection helps to illustrate Hirschbein’s importance and lasting impact upon the revival of Yiddish theater and literature in the early twentieth century.

Dates: 1900-1971

אָפּאַטאָשו, יוסף / Opatoshu, Joseph, undated

 File — Folder 4300, Object: 175278-175279
Scope and Contents

- "In di poylishe velder" in Buenos Aires. Adapted for the stage by Yankev Vaksman, based on Opatoshu's novel In poylishe velder.

- In di poylishe velder (W lasach polskich), film adapted from the same novel. Directed by Jonas ("John") Turkow. Produced by Forbert-Film, Warsaw.

Dates: undated