The House of Rothschild
US (1934): Drama
The story of the rise of the Rothschild financial empire founded by Mayer Rothschild (George Arliss) 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 anti-Semitic predjudices against the family. (Col Needham, IMDb)
Alfred L. Werker's fine 20th Century/UA cast also includes Boris Karloff, Loretta Young, Robert Young, C. Aubrey Smith, Reginald Owen and Alan Mowbray.
1 nomination
· Best Picture 1934: Darryl F. Zanuck, producer