Movie

Overture to Glory

★ 3/10 · 3 votes 1940 1h 25m Released

Drama

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.

Cast

M Moyshe Oysher Yoel Duvid Strashunsky F Florence Weiss Chana Strashunsky, his wif M Maurice Krohner Aaron, his father-in-law John Mylong Stanislaw Maniusko Helen Beverly Wanda Mirova (as Helen Bev B Baby Winkler Peretz Strashunsky