The read
Critics rate it 35 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 35 points higher than audiences do.
23 audience votes
Key crew
- Alfred L. WerkerDirector
- Nunnally JohnsonScreenplay
- Alfred NewmanOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- George ArlissMayer Rothschild / Nathan Rothschild
- Boris KarloffCount Ledrantz
- Loretta YoungJulie Rothschild
- C. Aubrey SmithDuke of Wellington
- Robert YoungCapt. Fitzroy
- Arthur ByronBaring
- Helen WestleyGudula Rothschild
- Reginald OwenHerries
- Florence ArlissHannah Rothschild
- Alan MowbrayPrince Metternich
- Holmes HerbertRowerth
- Paul HarveySolomon Rothschild
Stills
Themes
bankerantisemitismpre-codejewish familyfinancial empire