This story is based both on a long-standing legend and a play by E. Temple Thurston. Veteran British director Maurice Elvey brought years of experience with theatrical adaptations to the difficult task of filming a movie that spans centuries and strains credulity. Conrad Veidt stars as the Jew who urges Roman authorities to crucify Jesus and release Barabbas. As a punishment, he is condemned by God to wander the Earth for many centuries, enduring innumerable trials and tribulations on several continents.
Credits
The Wandering Jew Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Conrad Veidt
He was 41, 50 years old when he died
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as Matathias |
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Alan Napier
He was 32, 85 years old when he died
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as Knight (uncredited) |
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Marie Ney
She was 39, 85 years old when she died
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as Judith |
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Cicely Oates
She was 46, 45 years old when she died
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as Rachel [cut from US version] |
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Arnold Lucy
He was 69, 80 years old when he died
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as Andrea Michelotti |
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Peggy Ashcroft
She was 27, 83 years old when she died
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as Olalla Quintana |
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Dennis Hoey
He was 41, 67 years old when he died
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as Lord de Beaudricourt |
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Anne Grey
She was 27, 80 years old when she died
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as Joanne de Beaudricourt |
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Basil Gill
He was 56, 78 years old when he died
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as Pontius Pilate [cut from US version] |
The Wandering Jew Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Hugo Riesenfeld as Music. He was 55 (60) years old when He died
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Sound |
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Sydney Blythe as Cinematography. He was 48 (now 137) years old
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Crew |
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Julius Hagen as Producer. He was 51 (56) years old when He died
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Production |
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Maurice Elvey as Director. He was 47 (79) years old when He died
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Directing |
