Overture to Glory (1940)
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
Yoel Duvid Strashunsky
Chana Strashunsky, his wife
Tilchinski, orchestra conductor
The Warsaw Shamez [sexton]
The Costume Supervisor (as Herman Blass)
Peretz's Pal
The Pianist
Countess Mirova
A Cantor
A Count
Aaron, his father-in-law
Stanislaw Maniusko
Wanda Mirova (as Helen Beverly)
Peretz Strashunsky
Nute, the stadtl shamez [sexton]
The Stadtl Rabbi
Jadwiga Godliewska, blond diva
Director of the Opera
Crew
Director
Theatre Play
Writer
Writer
Writer
Producer
Producer
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Editor
Production Design