MOISHE OYSHER CLASSICS
One of the great talents of the Yiddish theater, Moishe Oysher (1907-1958) gained a reputation not only for his acting, but for his voice. When not on the stage, Oysher, like his father and grandfather, served as a cantor. His film debut came with "The Cantor's Son" in 1936.  Two other Yiddish films, in which he starred, followed.

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Overture to Glory
(Der Vilner Shtot Khazn)
Moishe Oysher is the "Vilner Balabesl," the cantor who leaves his position as the beloved Vilna Cantor in order to seek fame and fortune as an opera star in Warsaw. He feels uncomfortable in his new environment and yearns to return home to his wife, child and community.  With Helen Beverly and Florence Weiss. USA. Directed by Max Nosseck.  
      
"An artistic triumph!"-New York Herald-Tribune

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ISBN 1-56082-063-2
85 min., #730, B&W, DVD, 1940, 
Yiddish w/Eng. subtitles, $39.95

    


The Cantor's Son
(Dem Khazn's Zindl)
Barely able to subsist, a young immigrant lands a job as a custodian, where he is "discovered" and gains immediate fame.  That success, though, seems meaningless as he longs for home.  Based on Moishe Oysher's life.  Also with Judith Abarbanel and Florence Weiss.  USA. Directed by Ilya Motyleff and Sidney Goldin.
      
"Captures...the essence of the immigrant experience."-Medium 

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ISBN 1-56082-079-9
90 min., #767, B&W, DVD, 1937, 
Yiddish w/Eng. subtitles, $39.95  

The Singing Blacksmith
(Der Zingendiker Shmid)
David Pinski's classic story of a blacksmith who sees too many women and drinks far too much liquor.  Then, he meets Tamare and his life changes, or does it?  A most enjoyable film, punctuated by Moishe Oysher's rich voice.  Also with Miriam Riselle and Florence Weiss.  USA. Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.

"All the familiar ingredients of Yiddish comedy-drama have been stirred into this!"-New York Times 

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ISBN 1-56082-085-3
95 min., #747, B&W, DVD, 1938, 
Yiddish w/Eng. subtitles, $39.95