The Younger Generation (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1929, The Younger Generation is a drama film directed by Frank Capra, running about 84 minutes. “See what riches did to a son and poverty to a daughter. Learn what parents are forced to endure from their children!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Younger Generation stars Jean Hersholt as Julius Goldfish - Pa, Lina Basquette as Birdie Goldfish, Ricardo Cortez as Morris Goldfish and Rex Lease as Eddie Lesser, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Younger Generation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Younger Generation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Younger Generation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Younger Generation (1929)?
- In GB, The Younger Generation is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Younger Generation worth watching?
- The Younger Generation holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Younger Generation?
- The Younger Generation stars Jean Hersholt, Lina Basquette, Ricardo Cortez, Rex Lease and Rosa Rosanova.