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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. These are the three Yiddish films in which he starred.
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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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85 min., #730, B&W, 1940,
Yiddish w/Eng. subtitles, $49.95
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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90 min., #767, B&W, 1937,
Yiddish w/Eng. subtitles, $49.95
The
Singing Blacksmith
(Yankl
der 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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95 min., #747, B&W, 1938,
Yiddish w/Eng. subtitles, $49.95
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