The Younger Generation (1929)

Drama

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.

Cast

Julius Goldfish - Pa
Birdie Goldfish
Tradesman
Minor Role
Eddie Lesser as a Boy
Irma Striker
Birdie Goldfish as a girl
Minor Role
Morris Goldfish
Eddie Lesser
Tilda Goldfish - Ma
Goldfish's Butler
Delancey Street Woman
Police Desk Sergeant

Crew

Director
Screenplay
Theatre Play
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Cinematography
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Assistant Director