The Auctioneer (1927)

Simon, a young Jewish man emigrating to the US, adopts the daughter of a dying woman on the ship. After he settles in the US, he eventually builds up a successful business as a pawnbroker ... See full summary »

Director:

Alfred E. Green

Writers:

Lee Arthur (novel), Charles Klein (novel),

Stars:

George Sidney, Marian Nixon, Gareth Hughes

Cast

Complete credited cast:
George Sidney	...	Simon Levi
Marian Nixon	...	Ruth Levi
Gareth Hughes	...	Richard Eagan
Doris Lloyd	...	Esther Levi
Ward Crane	...	Paul Groode
Sammy Cohen	...	Mo
Claire McDowell	...	Mrs. Tim Eagan

Storyline

Simon, a young Jewish man emigrating to the US, adopts the daughter of a dying woman on the ship. After he settles in the US, he eventually builds up a successful business as a pawnbroker and auctioneer. His adopted daughter Ruth falls in love with a young Wall Street broker, and her father invests his fortune in the young man's firm. However, a crooked broker at the firm causes Simon to lose all his money, and he must start all over again. He sets out to track down the crooked broker and get his money back.

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Plot Keywords:

based on novel

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Release Date:

16 January 1927 (USA)

Also Known As:

Alma Israelita

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox Film Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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