Fresh
A fine picture on all counts in the acting, writing, and directing.
Variety Staff, Variety
The House of Rothschild
He Broke the Sword of Napoleon with a Stroke of His Pen
1934 · 1h 28m · Passed
Drama, History, Romance
Directed by
Alfred L. Werker
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The House of Rothschild
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.
Director and cast
- Alfred L. Werker Director
- George Arliss as Mayer Rothschild
- Boris Karloff as Count Ledrantz
- Loretta Young as Julie Rothschild
- C. Aubrey Smith as Duke of Wellington
- Robert Young as Capt. Fitzroy
- Arthur Byron as Baring
- Helen Westley as Gudula Rothschild
- Reginald Owen as Herries
- Florence Arliss as Hannah Rothschild
- Alan Mowbray Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
100%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Not only does Mr. Arliss's work here excel that which he has done in any other picture, but most of the other roles are acted expertly.
Mordaunt Hall, New York Times
Fresh
A lavish Selznick biopic.
Tom Milne, Time Out
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