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The Younger Generation (1929)

TV_G 75 min  -  Drama  -   4 March 1929 (USA)
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Soap-opera about a social-climbing Jewish man and his old-world parents who are heartbroken by his rejection of them.

Director:

Frank Capra

Writers:

Fannie Hurst (from the story by), Sonya Levien (screen play), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Jean Hersholt Jean Hersholt ...
Julius Goldfish - Pa
Lina Basquette Lina Basquette ...
Birdie Goldfish
Ricardo Cortez Ricardo Cortez ...
Morris Goldfish
Rex Lease Rex Lease ...
Eddie Lesser
Rosa Rosanova Rosa Rosanova ...
Tilda Goldfish - Ma
Syd Crossley Syd Crossley ...
Goldfish's Butler (as Sid Crossley)
Martha Franklin 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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Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A Geração Moderna See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | (TCM Print)

Sound Mix:

Silent  | Mono (Western Electric Sound System) (talking sequences) (music and sound effects) | Silent (alternate version)

Aspect Ratio:

1.20 : 1
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Trivia

A print of this film survives in the Library of Congress. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Birdie tells Eddie( via intertitle) that his song has been sold for a thousand dollars, he excitedly mouths the words, "Five thousand?" See more »