Film·1929·NR·1h 24m

The Younger Generation

Drama

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.

Directed by Frank Capra

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Cast

12 credited

Jean Hersholt
Jean HersholtJulius Goldfish - Pa
Lina Basquette
Lina BasquetteBirdie Goldfish
Ricardo Cortez
Ricardo CortezMorris Goldfish
Rex Lease
Rex LeaseEddie Lesser
Rosa Rosanova
Rosa RosanovaTilda Goldfish - Ma
Syd Crossley
Syd CrossleyGoldfish's Butler
Martha Franklin
Martha FranklinMrs. Lesser
Joe Bordeaux
Joe BordeauxCrook
Ferike Boros
Ferike BorosDelancey Street Woman
Clarence Burton
Clarence BurtonPolice Desk Sergeant
Paul Ellis
Paul EllisCrook
Otto Fries
Otto FriesTradesman

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