The Ancient Law (Das Alte Gesetz)

In a Galician shtetl, young Baruch Mayer (Ernst Deutsch) earned the contempt of his orthodox rabbi father (Avrom Morewski) when he put love of the theater ahead of his studies. Journeying to Vienna in pursuit of an acting career, he earned the patronage and romantic interest of an influential countess (Henny Porten), but his eventual homesickness would make for a painful family reunion. Uncovered German silent also stars Hermann Vallentin, Ruth Weyher, Robert Garrison. 135 min. Standard; Soundtrack: music score; featurettes; image gallery. Silent with music score.