The House of Rothschild (1934)

"The House of Rothschild" is a 1934 American historical drama directed by Alfred L. Werker. The film chronicles the rise of the Rothschild family, focusing on patriarch Mayer Rothschild and his five sons as they establish a financial empire amidst the challenges of anti-Semitism in 18th and 19th century Europe. George Arliss delivers a dual performance as Mayer Rothschild and his son Nathan, with supporting roles by Loretta Young and Boris Karloff. The narrative highlights the family's efforts to overcome societal prejudices and their significant role in European finance during the Napoleonic Wars. Notably, the film features an early use of the three-strip Technicolor process in its final sequence.