The Auctioneer

Overview

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.

Directed by Alfred E. Green

Top 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

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