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The Auctioneer (1927)

1927-01-16 · 1h 0m · EN
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Simon, a young Jewish man emigrating to the US, adopts the daughter of a dying woman on the ship. After he settles in the US, he eventually builds up a successful business as a pawnbroker and auctioneer. His adopted daughter Ruth falls in love with a young Wall Street broker, and her father invests his fortune in the young man's firm. However, a crooked broker at the firm causes Simon to lose all his money, and he must start all over again. He sets out to track down the crooked broker and get his money back.

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John StoneWriterAlfred E. GreenDirectorGordon RigbyWriter

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George SidneyGeorge SidneySimon LeviMarian NixonMarian NixonRuth LeviGareth HughesGareth HughesRichard EaganDoris LloydDoris LloydEsther LeviWard CraneWard CranePaul GroodeSammy CohenSammy CohenMoCarmencita JohnsonCarmencita JohnsonLittle Helga (uncredited)Claire McDowellClaire McDowellMrs. Tim Eagan

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Genre affinityComedy · DramaDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortDirector preference318685Actor preference294312 · 337539 · 262909Country preferenceUs

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What is The Auctioneer about?

Simon, a young Jewish man emigrating to the US, adopts the daughter of a dying woman on the ship. After he settles in the US, he eventually builds up a successful business as a pawnbroker and auctioneer. His adopted daughter Ruth falls in love with a young Wall Street broker, and her father invests his fortune in the young man's firm. However, a crooked broker at the firm causes Simon to lose all his money, and he must start all over again. He sets out to track down the crooked broker and get his money back.

How long is The Auctioneer?

The Auctioneer has a runtime of 60 minutes.