The Singing Blacksmith
1938, Yiddish. Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.
Moishe Oysher, the renowned cantor and star of Yiddish radio, stars in Edgar G. Ulmer’s musical version of David Pinski’s play Yankl der Shmid. Singing, dancing, and flashing his eyes, Oysher gives his most robust performance as a passionate shtetl blacksmith who must struggle against temptation to become a mensch. Recently rediscovered footage makes this the most complete extant version of Ulmer’s lively folk operetta, replete with an example of Yiddish swing.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Yiddish
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 1 November 1938
- Original title
- Yankl Der Schmid
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Pinski
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What The Singing Blacksmith is based on
The Singing Blacksmith is based on Yanḳl der shmid by David Pinski.
Yanḳl der shmid
By David Pinski
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The Singing Blacksmith runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
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The Singing Blacksmith is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Singing Blacksmith isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 1938. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Singing Blacksmith?
If you liked The Singing Blacksmith, try Too Late Blues, Honeydripper, Take the Lead.
Who directed The Singing Blacksmith?
The Singing Blacksmith (1938) was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer and stars Moise Oysher, Miriam Riselle, Florence Weiss.
What is The Singing Blacksmith based on?
The Singing Blacksmith is based on Yanḳl der shmid by David Pinski.