The House That Shadows Built
Originally released in 1931. The House That Shadows Built is a documentary film. At just 47 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, and Chico Marx
Synopsis
The House That Shadows Built (1931) is a short feature, roughly 48 minutes long, from Paramount Pictures made to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the studio's founding in 1912. It was a promotional film for exhibitors and never had a regular theatrical release and includes a brief history of Paramount, interviews with various actors, and clips from upcoming projects (some of which never came to fruition). The title comes from a biography of Paramount founder Adolph Zukor, The House That Shadows Built (1928), by William Henry Irwin.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 8, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
0h 47m
47 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Top Cast
Groucho Marx
as Caesar's Ghost
Harpo Marx
as The Merchant of Wieners
Chico Marx
as Tomalio
Zeppo Marx
as Sammy Brown
Ben Taggart
as Mr. Lee, Theatrical Agent
Charles Ray
as (archive footage)
Sarah Bernhardt
as (archive footage)
Lon Chaney
as (archive footage)
Miriam Hopkins
as (archive footage)
Sylvia Sidney
as (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The House That Shadows Built about?
The House That Shadows Built (1931) is a short feature, roughly 48 minutes long, from Paramount Pictures made to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the studio's founding in 1912. It was a promotiona...
How long is The House That Shadows Built?
The House That Shadows Built has a runtime of 0 hours and 47 minutes (47 minutes total).
When was The House That Shadows Built released?
The House That Shadows Built was released on July 8, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The House That Shadows Built?
The main cast of The House That Shadows Built includes Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Ben Taggart.