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!”
Synopsis
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.
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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
Julia Swayne Gordon
Mrs. Striker
Donald Hall
Minor Role
Leon Janney
Eddie Lesser as a Boy
Julanne Johnston
Irma Striker
Virginia Marshall
Birdie Goldfish as a girl
Jack Raymond
Pinsky
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Capra
- Screenplay & Story
- Sonya Levien
- Original Title
- The Younger Generation
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Capra
Sonya Levien, Howard J. Green, Fannie Hurst
Arthur Roberts
Jack Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Capra
Director
Jack Cohn
Producer
Arthur Roberts
Editor
Sonya Levien
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Younger Generation
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What is The Younger Generation about?
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.
Who directed The Younger Generation?
The Younger Generation was directed by Frank Capra.
Who stars in The Younger Generation?
The principal cast of The Younger Generation includes Jean Hersholt, Lina Basquette, Ricardo Cortez, Rex Lease, Rosa Rosanova.
When was The Younger Generation released and how long is it?
The Younger Generation was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Younger Generation?
The Younger Generation holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).