Leah, the Forsaken

Overview

Leah, a Jewish woman fleeing persecution in Hungary, arrives in the town and captures the heart of Rudolf, the local magistrate's son. They plan to marry and escape to America for a better life, agreeing to meet at a cross in the forest. However, the schoolmaster, Nathan, an apostate Jew who harbors his own secrets, overhears their plan. He inflames the villagers' fears and tricks Rudolf into believing Leah will betray him for gold, leading Rudolf to renounce her. A heartbroken Leah, now forsaken, bestows a curse upon Rudolf and his future children before retreating into exile.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 10, 1908

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

Vitagraph Company of America

Cast

Mary Fuller,Maurice Costello

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0000714