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. Director:Frank Capra |
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Cast
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Jean Hersholt | ... |
Julius Goldfish - Pa
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Lina Basquette | ... |
Birdie Goldfish
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Ricardo Cortez | ... |
Morris Goldfish
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Rex Lease | ... |
Eddie Lesser
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Rosa Rosanova | ... |
Tilda Goldfish - Ma
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Syd Crossley | ... |
Goldfish's Butler
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Martha Franklin | ... |
Mrs. Lesser
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Storyline
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. Written by John Oswalt <jao@jao.com>
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Generation Gap | New York City | Manhattan New York City | Immigration | Part Talkie | See more »Genres:
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A Geração Moderna See more »Company Credits
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| (TCM Print)Sound Mix:
Silent | Mono (Western Electric Sound System) (talking sequences) (music and sound effects) | Silent (alternate version)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.20 : 1
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