Disraeli
“Disraeli – Lover and Leader!”
Synopsis
Prime Minister of Great Britain Benjamin Disraeli outwits the subterfuge of the Russians and chicanery at home in order to secure the purchase of the Suez Canal.
Top Cast
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George Arliss
Benjamin Disraeli
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Agatha Travers
David Torrence
Lord Michael Probert
Joan Bennett
Lady Clarissa Pevensey
Florence Arliss
Lady Mary Beaconsfield
Anthony Bushell
Lord Charles Deeford
Michael Visaroff
Count Borsinov
Ivan F. Simpson
Sir Hugh Myers
Gwendolyn Logan
Duchess of Glastonbury
Charles E. Evans
Mr. Potter, Disraeli's Gardener
Cosmo Kyrle Bellew
Mr. Terle, Disraeli's Downing Street Butler
Margaret Mann
Queen Victoria
Jack Deery
Bascot - Disraeli's Butler (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 1929
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- Julien Josephson, Louis N. Parker
- Original Score
- David Mendoza, Louis Silvers
- Original Title
- Disraeli
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
Julien Josephson, Louis N. Parker
David Mendoza, Louis Silvers
Lee Garmes
Owen Marks
Jack L. Warner, Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
Julien Josephson
Writer
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Owen Marks
Editor
David Mendoza
Original Music Composer
Earl Luick
Costume Design
Jack L. Warner
Producer
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Disraeli.
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Academy Awards - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Winners 1929-2025
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Frequently Asked Questions About Disraeli
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Disraeli about?
Prime Minister of Great Britain Benjamin Disraeli outwits the subterfuge of the Russians and chicanery at home in order to secure the purchase of the Suez Canal.
Who directed Disraeli?
Disraeli was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in Disraeli?
The principal cast of Disraeli includes George Arliss, Doris Lloyd, David Torrence, Joan Bennett, Florence Arliss.
When was Disraeli released and how long is it?
Disraeli was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Disraeli?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Disraeli was composed by David Mendoza, Louis Silvers.