The Cantor's Son
Originally released in 1937. The Cantor's Son is a drama/music film. directed by Ilya Motyleff.
Starring Moyshe Oysher, Florence Weiss, and Judith Abarbanel
Synopsis
This musical drama marks the screen debut of Moishe Oysher, in a film critic J. Hoberman calls an "anti-Jazz Singer." Oysher stars as a wayward youth who makes his way from his Polish shtetl to New York's Lower East Side where he is "discovered" and becomes a well-known singer. Ultimately, he returns home to the Old Country and reunites with his parents and his childhood sweetheart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 26, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Top Cast
Moyshe Oysher
as Saul 'Shloimele' Reichman
Florence Weiss
as Helen
Judith Abarbanel
as Rivke
Michael Rosenberg
as Yossel Lutchik
Juda Bleich
as Cantor Zanvel Reichman
Bertha Guttenberg
as Malke Reichman
Isidore Cashier
as W.H. Rosovitch
Vicki Marcus
as Saul as a young boy
Lorraine Abarbanal
as Rivke as a young girl
Daniel Makarenko
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Cantor's Son about?
This musical drama marks the screen debut of Moishe Oysher, in a film critic J. Hoberman calls an "anti-Jazz Singer." Oysher stars as a wayward youth who makes his way from his Polish shtetl to New...
Who directed The Cantor's Son?
The Cantor's Son was directed by Ilya Motyleff.
How long is The Cantor's Son?
The Cantor's Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Cantor's Son released?
The Cantor's Son was released on December 26, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Cantor's Son?
The main cast of The Cantor's Son includes Moyshe Oysher, Florence Weiss, Judith Abarbanel, Michael Rosenberg, Juda Bleich.