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Featuring perhaps the most convincing scenes of synagogue life in any fiction film, Overture to Glory begins during the morning service on Rosh Hashanah and ends at Kol Nidre, making the story a kind of redemptive journey during the days of awe.
Based on the true story that inspired The Jazz Singer and starring the legendary, real-life cantor Moishe Oysher in his most iconic role, Overture to Glory is a milestone of Yiddish filmmaking celebrating its 80th anniversary in this brand new restoration.
Overture to Glory: Directed by Max Nosseck. With Moyshe Oysher, Florence Weiss, Maurice Krohner, John Mylong. A jewish cantor is seduced by the allure of opera when introduced to it by two attractive young Poles.
Overture to Glory/ Der Vilner BalebeslStarring Moishe Oysher & Helen BeverleyRestored with New English subtitles by The National Center for Jewish Filmhttp:/...
A jewish cantor is seduced by the allure of opera when introduced to it by two attractive young Poles. The cantor of the Vilna Synagogue, played by the great real-life cantor Moishe Oysher, leaves behind his prayers to perform in the Warsaw Opera.
Featuring perhaps the most convincing scenes of synagogue life in any fiction film, Overture to Glory begins during the morning service on Rosh Hashanah and ends at Kol Nidre, making the story a kind of redemptive journey during the days of awe.
Overview. 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.
