The House of Rothschild
“He Broke the Sword of Napoleon with a Stroke of His Pen”
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.
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George Arliss
Mayer Rothschild / Nathan Rothschild
Boris Karloff
Count Ledrantz
Loretta Young
Julie Rothschild
C. Aubrey Smith
Duke of Wellington
Robert Young
Capt. Fitzroy
Arthur Byron
Baring
Helen Westley
Gudula Rothschild
Reginald Owen
Herries
Florence Arliss
Hannah Rothschild
Alan Mowbray
Prince Metternich
Holmes Herbert
Rowerth
Paul Harvey
Solomon Rothschild
Ivan F. Simpson
Amschel Rothschild
Noel Madison
Carl Rothschild
Murray Kinnell
James Rothschild
Oscar Apfel
Prussian Officer
Lumsden Hare
Prince Regent
Brandon Hurst
Stock Trader
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred L. Werker
- Screenplay & Story
- Nunnally Johnson
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The House of Rothschild
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred L. Werker
Nunnally Johnson, George Hembert Westley
Alfred Newman
J. Peverell Marley
Barbara McLean, Allen McNeil
Darryl F. Zanuck, William Goetz
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred L. Werker
Director
Nunnally Johnson
Screenplay
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Barbara McLean
Editor
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Allen McNeil
Editor
William Goetz
Producer
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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 Napoleon, but it's not always easy, especially because of the prejudices against Jews.
Who directed The House of Rothschild?
The House of Rothschild was directed by Alfred L. Werker.
Who stars in The House of Rothschild?
The principal cast of The House of Rothschild includes George Arliss, Boris Karloff, Loretta Young, C. Aubrey Smith, Robert Young.
When was The House of Rothschild released and how long is it?
The House of Rothschild was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The House of Rothschild?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The House of Rothschild was composed by Alfred Newman.