The House of Rothschild (1934)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 4.563 |
Directed By
Alfred L. Werker
Crew
Alfred L. Werker
Nunnally Johnson
George Hembert Westley
Alfred Newman
Darryl F. Zanuck
Allen McNeil
Barbara McLean
J. Peverell Marley
William Forsyth
TOP CAST
George Arliss
Mayer 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
Nigel De Brulier
Official (uncredited)
Joe Ray
Hoodlum (uncredited)
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