The House of Rothschild

1934 PG-13 1h 28m

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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.

Director Alfred L. Werker

Writers

Nunnally Johnson George Hembert Westley

Stars

George Arliss Boris Karloff Loretta Young

George Arliss

Mayer Rothschild / Nathan Rothschild

The British Prime Minister

Official (uncredited)

Murdock MacQuarrie

Man at Stock Exchange (uncredited)

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Louis Shapiro

Napoleon Bonaparte (uncredited)

Rosita Marstini

Woman at Mayer Rothschild's House

Drama History Romance

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Geronimo1967 13 Jun 2022

6/10

George Arliss is great in this tale of the rise of a family from humble beginnings in Eastern Europe to control of one of the largest banking fortunes the world has ever seen. With the assistance of his four brothers, and under the gentle supervision of is ageing mother, Nathan Rothschild fights bigotry and prejudice as he attempts to use his skills and wealth to create an environment of peace in ...