
September 16, 1898 · 128 years old
Baruch Lumet was an American actor best known for his work in the Yiddish theatre.

A Jewish pawnbroker, victim of Nazi persecution, loses all faith in his fellow man until he realizes too late the tragedy of his actions.

On an isolated island, a small group of people is terrorized by giant voracious shrews during a hurricane.

With the arrival of talking pictures, a silent film comedian (a Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle-type) throws a lavish party to try and save his failing career. His plan is to release one last, great silent masterpiece.