Overture to Glory

Release Date: 1940-02-11

Overview: A humble cantor, Oysher yearns to be an opera singer. He deserts his tiny village to pursue his dream, but when his voice breaks he sheepishly returns, resigned to attending but not singing at the Yom Kippur services. Upon his return, Oysher is informed that his son has died. Out of grief is wrought a miracle: Oysher's voice returns, more powerful than ever. After performing the Day of Atonement services, Oysher suddenly collapses, peacefully joining his son in death. If you wish to see the touching Overture to Glory, by all means seek out a decent print; many extant copies are so washed out that, not only are the English subtitles unreadable, but it's extremely difficult to tell one actor from another.

Rating: 1 / 10

Cast

Moyshe Oysher

as Yoel Duvid Strashunsky

Florence Weiss

as Chana Strashunsky, his wife

Maurice Krohner

as Aaron, his father-in-law

John Mylong

as Stanislaw Maniusko

Helen Beverly

as Wanda Mirova (as Helen Beverly)