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: Alfred L. Werker

Cast

George Arliss

Mayer Rothschild / Nathan 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