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Overture to Glory (1940) [N/A]

Release Date:
February 11, 1940

Original Title:
Overture to Glory

Genres:
Drama

Production Companies:
Elite Productions Inc.

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 85

Overview from TheMovieDB

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.

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Production

Director:
Max Nosseck

Director of Photography:
Don Malkames
Larry Williams

Editor:
Leslie Vidor

Original Music Composer:
Aleksandr Olshanetsky

Producer:
Ira Greene
Ludwig Landy

Production Design:
Maurice McDermott

Theatre Play:
Mark Arnshtein

Writer:
Ossip Dymow
Jacob Gladstone
Max Nosseck

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