Joseph Seiden
American film director, cinematographer and film producer (1892–1974)
Joseph Seiden was a pioneering American Yiddish language film producer of the early twentieth century. He released a large number of low-budget, sentimental Yiddish dramas during the 1930s and 1940s. He also directed Paradise in Harlem, a 1940 musical film with an African American cast.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 5 films (1930–1950) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 7 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | MY YIDDISHE MAMA. | Joseph Seiden (Isadore Lillian author) | ||||
| 1934 | LIVE AND LAUGH. | Jewish Talking Picture Co. Inc. | 60 min | B&W | ||
| 1938 | Sex Madness | Dwain Esper | 57 min | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1939 | KOL NIDRE. | Cinema Service Corp. | 85 min | B&W | ||
| 1950 | God, Man, And Devil. | Aaron Productions Inc. | 35mm | B&W | sound |