Uncle Moses (1932): Cast & Plot
Uncle Moses is a 1932 romantic drama directed by Aubrey Scotto and Sidney M. Goldin, starring Maurice Schwartz as Uncle Moses, Judith Abarbanel and Mark Schweid. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Directors
- Aubrey Scotto and Sidney M. Goldin
- Original language
-
English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Uncle Moses About?
The premise of Uncle Moses without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A wealthy, influential sweatshop owner becomes enamored with the teenage daughter of one of his workers. After he lavishes her parents with money, she feels pressured to marry him, yet her true love is a young Marxist union organizer, creating a tense clash of class, power and ideology.
Uncle Moses Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- love
- young
- lower east side
- social injustice
- unrequited love
- tenement house
- union organizing
Uncle Moses Cast & Characters
Maurice Schwartz leads the cast as Uncle Moses, with Judith Abarbanel as Mascha Melnick and Mark Schweid as Aaron Melnick. Directed by Aubrey Scotto and Sidney M. Goldin; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Aubrey Scotto
- Co-director Sidney M. Goldin
- Maurice Schwartz as Uncle Moses
- Judith Abarbanel as Mascha Melnick
- Mark Schweid as Aaron Melnick
- Zvee Scooler as Charlie
Also Starring in Uncle Moses
· 2 more- Rebecca Weintraub Gnendel
- Rubin Goldberg Moses' Father
More from Aubrey Scotto and Sidney M. Goldin
More films directed by Aubrey Scotto and Sidney M. Goldin: Ticket to Paradise, Hitch Hike Lady, Walking the Baby and Your Hat.
Uncle Moses Plot Summary
What happens in Uncle Moses from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set on New York City’s Lower East Side, the film follows the rise of Uncle Moses Melnick, a former peddler who has become a wealthy garment factory owner. He commands a sizable group of landsleit — fellow Jewish immigrants from Kuźmina — through a paternalistic and domineering regime, aided by his nephew and fixer, Sam.
His attention then turns to Mascha Melnick, the teenage daughter of one of his workers; after she confronts him about her father’s mistreatment, he lavishes Mascha and her parents with expensive gifts. Though reluctant, Mascha agrees to marry him.
As Moses centers on the couple, Charlie, a young Marxist and Mascha’s admirer, organizes a strike at the factory. Sam suppresses the strike violently, and a settlement is eventually reached with the workers.
Full summary
The whole story of Uncle Moses, scene by scene
Seen Uncle Moses?
Movies Like Uncle Moses
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Great Love, Aaron Loves Angela and Sold for Marriage.
Uncle Moses FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Uncle Moses, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Uncle Moses?
Uncle Moses runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Uncle Moses released?
Uncle Moses was released on January 2, 1932.
Who directed Uncle Moses?
Uncle Moses was directed by Aubrey Scotto and Sidney M. Goldin.
More films by Aubrey Scotto Who is in the cast of Uncle Moses?
Uncle Moses stars Maurice Schwartz as Uncle Moses, Judith Abarbanel as Mascha Melnick and Mark Schweid as Aaron Melnick, among 6 credited actors.
Does Uncle Moses have a post-credit scene?
No. Uncle Moses has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
