Overture to Glory (movie)

Overture to Glory (movie)

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  • Production country: YI
  • Producer: Max Nosseck
  • Production companies: Elite Productions Inc.
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release date: 2/11/1940
  • Run time: 85 min.

Movie description

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.

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Moyshe Oysher

Moyshe Oysher

Role(s): Yoel Duvid Strashunsky

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Florence Weiss

Florence Weiss

Role(s): Chana Strashunsky, his wife

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Maurice Krohner

Maurice Krohner

Role(s): Aaron, his father-in-law

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John Mylong

John Mylong

Role(s): Stanislaw Maniusko

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Helen Beverly

Helen Beverly

Role(s): Wanda Mirova (as Helen Beverly)

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