The House That Shadows Built
Synopsis
A promotional documentary short celebrating the 20th anniversary of Paramount Pictures, complete with a studio history, interviews with stars, and clips from upcoming films–some of which never came to fruition.
Top Cast
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Groucho Marx
Caesar's Ghost
Harpo Marx
The Merchant of Wieners
Chico Marx
Tomalio
Zeppo Marx
Sammy Brown
Ben Taggart
Mr. Lee, Theatrical Agent
Charles Ray
(archive footage)
Sarah Bernhardt
(archive footage)
Lon Chaney
(archive footage)
Miriam Hopkins
(archive footage)
Sylvia Sidney
(archive footage)
Gloria Swanson
(archive footage)
Clara Bow
(archive footage)
Ruth Chatterton
(archive footage)
Maurice Chevalier
(archive footage)
Claudette Colbert
(archive footage)
Betty Compson
(archive footage)
Robert Coogan
(archive footage)
Douglas Fairbanks
(archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 8, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 30, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- The House That Shadows Built
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adolph Zukor, Jesse L. Lasky
Department Leadership Roster
Adolph Zukor
Producer
Jesse L. Lasky
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House That Shadows Built
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The House That Shadows Built about?
A promotional documentary short celebrating the 20th anniversary of Paramount Pictures, complete with a studio history, interviews with stars, and clips from upcoming films–some of which never came to fruition.
Who directed The House That Shadows Built?
The House That Shadows Built was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The House That Shadows Built?
The principal cast of The House That Shadows Built includes Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Ben Taggart.
When was The House That Shadows Built released and how long is it?
The House That Shadows Built was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The House That Shadows Built?
The House That Shadows Built holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).