The read
It runs a compact 1h 24m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Frank CapraDirector
- Sonya LevienScreenplay
Cast
- 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
Stills
Themes
silent filmgeneration gapmanhattan, new york city