The Younger Generation
See what riches did to a son and poverty to a daughter. Learn what parents are forced to endure from their children!
Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Jean Hersholt
Julius Goldfish - Pa
Lina Basquette
Birdie Goldfish
Ricardo Cortez
Morris Goldfish
Rex Lease
Eddie Lesser
Rosa Rosanova
Tilda Goldfish - Ma
Syd Crossley
Goldfish's Butler
Martha Franklin
Mrs. Lesser
Joe Bordeaux
Crook
Ferike Boros
Delancey Street Woman
Clarence Burton
Police Desk Sergeant
Paul Ellis
Crook
Otto Fries
Tradesman
Frequently Asked Questions
The Younger Generation was released on March 4, 1929.
The runtime of The Younger Generation is 1h 24m.
The Younger Generation is a Drama movie.
The Younger Generation has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Younger Generation is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Younger Generation was directed by Frank Capra.
The main cast of The Younger Generation includes Jean Hersholt, Lina Basquette, Ricardo Cortez.
The Younger Generation is originally in English.