Overture to Glory

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

Moyshe Oysher Yoel Duvid Strashunsky

Florence Weiss Chana Strashunsky, his wife

Maurice Krohner Aaron, his father-in-law

John Mylong Stanislaw Maniusko

Helen Beverly Wanda Mirova (as Helen Beverly)

Baby Winkler Peretz Strashunsky

Benjamin Fishbein Nute, the stadtl shamez [sexton]

Lazar Freed The Stadtl Rabbi

Erika Zaranoya Jadwiga Godliewska, blond diva

Ivan Busatt Director of the Opera

Leonard Elliott Tilchinski, orchestra conductor Max Willenz The Warsaw Shamez [sexton]

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