The Auctioneer

Simon, a Jewish immigrant bound for the promised land of America, finds his life's purpose not in gold, but in a dying mother’s final wish. On the cramped deck of an Atlantic steamer, he adopts the orphaned Ruth, carrying her into the chaos of New York. Through years of relentless labor and the sharp wit required of a pawnbroker, Simon builds a modest empire and a home for his daughter. But when Ruth gives her heart to a Wall Street striver, Simon risks his hard-earned security on the volatile promises of the stock market. The subsequent betrayal by a corrupt financier strips Simon of his wealth, forcing the aging man back to the streets to reclaim his legacy through a desperate hunt for justice.