Release Date

11 Feb, 1940

Runtime

01:25: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

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.

Original Title

Overture to Glory

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Actors

Moyshe Oysher

Florence Weiss

Maurice Krohner

Jack Mylong-Münz

Helen Beverly

Baby Winkler

Benjamin Fishbein

Lazar Freed

Erika Zaranoya

Ivan Busatt

Leonard Elliott

Max Willenz

Hermann Blaß

Omus Hirschbein

Werner Bass

Luba Wesoly

Manfried Lewandowski

Ossip Dymow

Crew

Max Nosseck

Mark Arnshtein

Ossip Dymow

Jacob Gladstone

Max Nosseck

Ira Greene

Ludwig Landy

Aleksandr Olshanetsky

Don Malkames

Larry Williams

Leslie Vidor

Maurice McDermott