Young as You Feel Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for Young as You Feel.
Young as You Feel Ending Explained: Lemuel Morehouse, the owner of a profitable meatpacking company in Chicago, bemoans the fact that neither of his two sons have the time nor inclination to eat with him. Directed by Frank Borzage, this 1931 comedy film stars Will Rogers (Lemuel Morehouse), alongside Fifi D'Orsay as Fleurette, Lucien Littlefield as Noah Marley, Don Dillaway as Billy Morehouse. With a 9/10 audience rating, the ending has been widely praised.
What Happens at the End of Young as You Feel?
Lemuel Morehouse, the owner of a profitable meatpacking company in Chicago, bemoans the fact that neither of his two sons have the time nor inclination to eat with him. Billy is obsessed with culture, while Tom is a physical fitness nut. At the office, Lemuel is exasperated when Billy arrives for work at four in the afternoon and cannot stay because of a party he is giving that night to unveil a statue he bought for $20,000. Lemuel then finds Tom meeting with his golf committee rather than working. When the boys argue that business is only a means to an end, and that happiness and enjoyment of life are desired goals, Lemuel counters their contentions by declaring that what they really need are wives and tells them that Dorothy and Rose Gregson, the daughters of an old friend, will soon be visiting.
Frank Borzage's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Will Rogers (Lemuel Morehouse)'s journey. Billy is obsessed with culture, while Tom is a physical fitness nut.
How Does Will Rogers (Lemuel Morehouse)'s Story End?
- Will Rogers: Will Rogers's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Frank Borzage delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 1h 18m runtime.
- Fifi D'Orsay (Fleurette): Fifi D'Orsay's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Lucien Littlefield (Noah Marley): Lucien Littlefield's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of Young as You Feel Mean?
Young as You Feel concludes with Frank Borzage reinforcing the comedy themes established throughout the film. The final moments with Will Rogers leave a lasting impression — the ending is both a resolution and a statement about the story's central questions.