
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.... (Full plot summary below)
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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.
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| New York TimesMordaunt HallNot only does Mr. Arliss's work here excel that which he has done in any other picture, but most of the other rôles are acted expertly. |
| VarietyVariety StaffA fine picture on all counts in the acting, writing, and directing. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzTells the story of the rise of the Rothschild financial empire. |
| User ReviewIsa DRewatched this film from pre_WW II, and although I know it was quite Hollywood, it was a Hollywood of a different time and watching over it is really a great classic. |
| User ReviewKevin M. WWho is George Arliss? Talk film with anyone, newbie fan to longtime devotee, and see who mentions him. Nobody. And yet he was something of an auteur in his day, respectable as a bank and better thought of. This is the first thing I've ever seen him in, the kind of thing he was most known for, historical bio-pics. And its an unusual bit too. A film about banking? Are you kidding me? And Jewish bankers no less? In a positive light? Talk about flying in the face of public perceptions! Wake me when it's over, okay? And yet: objective achieved. Because of George Arliss, class, humanity, distinction, purpose, he's the hub from which these qualities flow to and through the whole piece, a benevolent fatherly presence that's believable. I was impressed. |
| User ReviewIndira SInteresting look at the Rothschild financial dynasty during the days of Napoleon. Well done although some liberties were taken. Originally created to battle anti-semitism. Love the early use of Technicolor. |
| User ReviewJohn BIn my opinion this is a hidden gem from the thirties that doesn't get a lot of airplay but probably should. It is one of the first looks at anti-semitism on film and is a great history lesson as well as a great film. |
| User ReviewI don't know wWhat a moving, wonderful story (if maybe somewhat lacking in the veracity department)! Oddly enough, I came across this on youtube, where it had been posted by a nazi as evidence that jews are evil. But... the movie, if anything, is total jewish propaganda. So I wonder what movie he thought he was watching... |
| User ReviewKen TIt suffers from a slight overly-important tone like so many studio era biopics do, but the acting makes up for it, and the production values are excellent. |