One of the Thirty-sixMovie
The action takes place during the January Uprising. A Russian commander imposed a tribute on a town inhabited by Jews; the money was appropriated by an adjutant, and eleven hostages faced court martial for allegedly failing to pay tribute and forging the commander's signature. A legend is woven into the plot: the sacred number 36 indicates thirty-six righteous. Nameless, unknown to anyone, they live as paupers or simpletons, carrying the burden of the world's sins on their shoulders. A good deed or a miracle that averts misfortune betrays them; however, the perpetrator of the miracle must die. The film has not survived to this day.
About One of the Thirty-six
One of the Thirty-six is a 1925 movie directed by Henryk Szaro.
The production information lists production credits from Poland, an original language code of YI.
The credited cast includes Jonas Turkow, Mojzesz Lipman, Helena Gotlib, Irma Green. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
