The Younger Generation
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| The Younger Generation | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Frank Capra |
| Produced by | Jack Cohn |
| Written by |
Howard J. Green (dialogue) Fannie Hurst (play) Sonya Levien |
| Starring | Ricardo Cortez |
| Music by | Mischa Bakaleinikoff |
| Cinematography | Ted Tetzlaff |
| Edited by | Arthur Roberts |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Columbia Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 75 minutes / 84 minutes (TCM print) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Younger Generation is a 1929 part-talkie drama film directed by Frank Capra. It was produced by Jack Cohn for Columbia Pictures. This was Capra's first sound film. While mostly silent, the film had talking sequences, as well as a synchronized music score and sound effects.The screenplay was adapted from a Fannie Hurst play entitled "It Is to Laugh."[1]
Plot
The child of Jewish immigrants, young Morris Goldfish (Ricardo Cortez) becomes a big success in business. He moves his family to Park Avenue, but finds they were happier back on the East Side. He changes his name to Maurice Fish, as he becomes more and more ashamed of his family and his origins. In the end he finds that there is more to life than money.[1][2]
Cast
- Jean Hersholt as Julius (Pa) Goldfish
- Lina Basquette as Birdie Goldfish
- Ricardo Cortez as Morris Goldfish
- Rex Lease as Eddie Lesser
- Rosa Rosanova as Tilda (Ma) Goldfish
- Syd Crossley as Goldfish's Butler
References
- 1 2 "The Younger Generation". Tcm.com. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
- ↑ "The Younger Generation (1929)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2015-11-05.
External links
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