The Auctioneer (1927)
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.
Director: Alfred E. Green
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 16, 1927
Cast
- George Sidney - Simon Levi
- Marian Nixon - Ruth Levi
- Gareth Hughes - Richard Eagan
- Doris Lloyd - Esther Levi
- Ward Crane - Paul Groode
- Sammy Cohen - Mo
- Carmencita Johnson - Little Helga (uncredited)
- Claire McDowell - Mrs. Tim Eagan
Screenplay
- John Stone
- Gordon Rigby
- Charles Klein (Novel)
- Lee Arthur (Novel)
Production: Fox Film Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Alfred E. Green
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Auctioneer?
- The Auctioneer was directed by Alfred E. Green.
- Who stars in The Auctioneer?
- The Auctioneer stars George Sidney, Marian Nixon, Gareth Hughes, Doris Lloyd, Ward Crane, Sammy Cohen.
- How long is The Auctioneer?
- The Auctioneer has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Auctioneer?
- The Auctioneer is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Auctioneer produced?
- The Auctioneer was produced in United States of America.