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0 Television/Film History

He may have been the world’s most famous mime, but in this play, he won't shut up

PJ Grisar in Forward · 22 Feb

"Marcel on the Train" is a new play that delves into the pre-fame life of famed mime Marcel Marceau, focusing on his courageous efforts during World War II to ferry Jewish children across the Alps to safety.

0 Holocaust Culture

Marcel Marceau’s Holocaust heroism is the focus of a new off-Broadway play

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 16 Jun 2025

Marcel Marceau, the renowned mime artist, is celebrated not only for his theatrical accomplishments but also for his courageous efforts during the Holocaust, as chronicled in a new off-Broadway play, "Marcel on the Train."

0 Television/Film Holocaust

Introducing Marcel Marceau, resistance fighter — starring Jesse Eisenberg

Forward · 26 Mar 2020

The film "Resistance," starring Jesse Eisenberg, highlights the extraordinary yet lesser-known story of Marcel Marceau, a French-Jewish mime who played a pivotal role in the Resistance during World War II.

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Mimes of the Times: Ep. 221

Unorthodox · 26 Mar 2020

In the latest episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss current Jewish news and catch up from their home studios.

0 Culture Television/Film

Mimes of the Times: Ep. 221

Unorthodox · 26 Mar 2020

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, with a focus on its impact on Jewish life and the broader entertainment industry.

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The Art of Silence

Izabella Tabarovsky in Tablet · 26 Mar 2020

Marcel Marceau, the renowned French mime artist, had a fascinating and complex life that intertwined with his Jewish identity and experiences during World War II.

0 Holocaust Art

WATCH: Marcel Marceau’s Most Eloquent and Powerful Pantomime

Forward · 10 Apr 2017

The influential French mime Marcel Marceau, renowned for his wordless expression and artistic brilliance, showcased one of his most powerful performances dedicated to the silent resistance and resilience of the Jewish people during the Holocaust.