Hungry Hearts(1922)
A family of Russian Jews living in New York struggles to survive, while the mother strives to better their lives, but she finds that most of her efforts costs more then they are worth.
Movie: Hungry Hearts
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David
Sara
Abraham (as E.A. Warren)
Hanneh
Rosenblatt
Gedalyah Mindel
Cossack
Judge
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A family of Russian Jews living in New York struggles to survive, while the mother strives to better their lives, but she finds that most of her efforts costs more then they are worth.
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1922-11-26
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