The House of Rothschild
"He Broke the Sword of Napoleon with a Stroke of His Pen"
Originally released in 1934. The House of Rothschild is a drama/history film. directed by Alfred L. Werker. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Arliss, Boris Karloff, and Loretta Young
Synopsis
The story of the rise of the Rothschild financial empire founded by Mayer Rothschild and continued by his five sons. From humble beginnings the business grows and helps to finance the war against Napoleon, but it's not always easy, especially because of the prejudices against Jews.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 7, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
George Arliss
as Mayer Rothschild / Nathan Rothschild
Boris Karloff
as Count Ledrantz
Loretta Young
as Julie Rothschild
C. Aubrey Smith
as Duke of Wellington
Robert Young
as Capt. Fitzroy
Arthur Byron
as Baring
Helen Westley
as Gudula Rothschild
Reginald Owen
as Herries
Florence Arliss
as Hannah Rothschild
Alan Mowbray
as Prince Metternich
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The House of Rothschild about?
The story of the rise of the Rothschild financial empire founded by Mayer Rothschild and continued by his five sons. From humble beginnings the business grows and helps to finance the war against N...
Who directed The House of Rothschild?
The House of Rothschild was directed by Alfred L. Werker.
How long is The House of Rothschild?
The House of Rothschild has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The House of Rothschild released?
The House of Rothschild was released on April 7, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The House of Rothschild?
The main cast of The House of Rothschild includes George Arliss, Boris Karloff, Loretta Young, C. Aubrey Smith, Robert Young.