The Younger Generation
1929, English. Directed by Frank Capra.
See what riches did to a son and poverty to a daughter. Learn what parents are forced to endure from their children!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Frank CapraDirector
- Jean HersholtJulius Goldfish - Pa
- Lina BasquetteBirdie Goldfish
- Ricardo CortezMorris Goldfish
- Rex LeaseEddie Lesser
- Rosa RosanovaTilda Goldfish - Ma
- Syd CrossleyGoldfish's Butler
- Martha FranklinMrs. Lesser
- Joe BordeauxCrook
- Ferike BorosDelancey Street Woman
- Clarence BurtonPolice Desk Sergeant
- Paul EllisCrook
- Otto FriesTradesman
Details
- Released
- 4 March 1929
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sonya Levien
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The Younger Generation runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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The Younger Generation is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Younger Generation isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Younger Generation?
The Younger Generation (1929) was directed by Frank Capra and stars Jean Hersholt, Lina Basquette, Ricardo Cortez.