The Younger Generation (1929)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Frank Capra
Writing:
- Sonya Levien
- Howard J. Green
- Fannie Hurst
Stars:
Release Date: 1929-03-04
6.2/10
6.2/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 84
Morris Goldfish
Minor Role
Birdie Goldfish
Minor Role
Delancey Street Woman
Crook
Julius Goldfish - Pa
Eddie Lesser
Tilda Goldfish - Ma
Goldfish's Butler
Police Desk Sergeant
Tradesman
Mrs. Striker
Eddie Lesser as a Boy
Irma Striker
Birdie Goldfish as a girl
