The Younger Generation (1929)
Synopsis
Soap-opera about a social-climbing Jewish man and his old-world parents who are heartbroken by his rejection of them. Young Morris Goldfish follows his immigrant father into business. His ruthless business practices cause him to become a big success, and he moves the family to Park Avenue. They go, but were happier back on the East Side. Morris is ashamed of this parents and his humble origins, but learns in the end that there is more to life than money.
Release Date: 1929-03-04
Runtime: 84 minutes
Director: Frank Capra
Top Cast
- Jean Hersholt as Julius Goldfish - Pa
- Lina Basquette as Birdie Goldfish
- Ricardo Cortez as Morris Goldfish
- Rex Lease as Eddie Lesser
- Rosa Rosanova as Tilda Goldfish - Ma
- Syd Crossley as Goldfish's Butler
- Martha Franklin as Mrs. Lesser
- Joe Bordeaux as Crook
- Ferike Boros as Delancey Street Woman
- Clarence Burton as Police Desk Sergeant
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