The Bleeding Hearts, or Jewish Freedom Under King Casimir of Poland (1913) User Reviews

The picture will meet with wide approval

[deickemeyer · 22 November 2017]

This is a very commendable three-reel production. It is a historical drama setting forth the sufferings of the Jews in Poland during the reign of King Casimir, a just, warm-hearted, but violent-tempered man. Through the machinations of one of his noblemen, who bears the Jews a grudge, he is persuaded to order a wholesale execution of them and exile of the entire people. A very pretty love story is woven into this main theme. The various personages are well characterized, particularly the Count and Esther's father. The producer deserves much of the credit for this praiseworthy effort. His settings of Casimir's court, the synagogue and the rabbi's garden are well done. The picture will meet with wide approval. It is a noteworthy effort. - The Moving Picture World, October 4, 1913