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Overture to Glory

10% | Feb 11, 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.

Featured Crew

Max Nosseck
Director
Mark Arnshtein
Theatre Play

Cast

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Moyshe Oysher
Yoel Duvid Strashunsky
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Florence Weiss
Chana Strashunsky, his wife
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Maurice Krohner
Aaron, his father-in-law
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John Mylong
Stanislaw Maniusko
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Helen Beverly
Wanda Mirova (as Helen Beverly)

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