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The Younger Generation (1929) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1929 · 84 mins · English
- Directed by
- Frank Capra
- Starring
- Ricardo Cortez, Ferike Boros, Jean Hersholt, Leon Janney, Paul Ellis, Julia Swayne Gordon
The story follows ambitious young Morris Goldfish, the son of an immigrant Jewish family. He adopts ruthless business tactics, propels the family to Park Avenue, yet feels ashamed of his humble roots. As wealth isolates him, he discovers that love, family ties, and values matter more than money, prompting a return to his East Side origins.
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