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The Auctioneer

1927·Movie
1h 0min
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, class and money, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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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.
Silent Era MelodramaImmigrant ExperienceAmerican DreamFinancial RuinClass ConflictRedemption QuestHistorical DramaFamily Saga

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Is The Auctioneer worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Auctioneer?

1 h 0 min

The Auctioneer runs 1 h 0 min.

What language is The Auctioneer in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.