The House of Rothschild (1934) — Perfery

(1934)Directed by Alfred L. Werker88 minDrama, History, Romance

“He Broke the Sword of Napoleon with a Stroke of His Pen”

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.

George Arlissas Mayer Rothschild / Nathan Rothschild

Boris Karloffas Count Ledrantz

Loretta Youngas Julie Rothschild

C. Aubrey Smithas Duke of Wellington

Robert Youngas Capt. Fitzroy

Arthur Byronas Baring

Helen Westleyas Gudula Rothschild

Reginald Owenas Herries

Florence Arlissas Hannah Rothschild

Alan Mowbrayas Prince Metternich

Holmes Herbertas Rowerth

Paul Harveyas Solomon Rothschild

Ivan F. Simpsonas Amschel Rothschild

Noel Madisonas Carl Rothschild

Murray Kinnellas James Rothschild

Oscar Apfelas Prussian Officer

Lumsden Hareas Prince Regent

Brandon Hurstas Stock Trader

Gilbert Emeryas The British Prime Minister

C. Montague Shawas Stock Trader

Harry Cordingas Man (uncredited)

Nigel De Brulieras Official (uncredited)

Murdock MacQuarrieas Man at Stock Exchange (uncredited)

Louis Shapiroas Napoleon Bonaparte (uncredited)