Uncle Moses (played by Maurice Schwartz) is a protagonist in Uncle Moses.
A wealthy former peddler turned garment factory owner who exerts a paternalistic and domineering control over his Jewish immigrant employees. He becomes infatuated with and marries a young employee's daughter, Masha, but ultimately grants her a divorce when she becomes unhappy. In his later years, he grows frail and lonely, spending his time reminiscing and singing with former workers. Charlie (played by Zvee Scooler) appears in Uncle Moses.
A young Marxist and admirer of Masha who organizes a labor strike at Moses' garment factory to protest the workers' mistreatment.
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Characters
Uncle Moses
(played by Maurice Schwartz) — protagonist
A wealthy former peddler turned garment factory owner who exerts a paternalistic and domineering control over his Jewish immigrant employees. He becomes infatuated with and marries a young employee's...
Charlie
(played by Zvee Scooler) — supporting
A young Marxist and admirer of Masha who organizes a labor strike at Moses' garment factory to protest the workers' mistreatment.
Key Relationships
Uncle Moses → Charlie
(Professional Employer)
Story Analysis
A wealthy garment factory owner's paternalistic control and romantic obsession lead to labor conflict and personal isolation.
