Disraeli

1929
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1h 30m

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Joan Bennett and George Arliss in Disraeli (1929)

Prime Minister of Great Britain Benjamin Disraeli outwits the subterfuge of the Russians and chicanery at home in order to secure the purchase of the Suez Canal.Prime Minister of Great Britain Benjamin Disraeli outwits the subterfuge of the Russians and chicanery at home in order to secure the purchase of the Suez Canal.Prime Minister of Great Britain Benjamin Disraeli outwits the subterfuge of the Russians and chicanery at home in order to secure the purchase of the Suez Canal.

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6.1/10

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Won 1 Oscar
- 5 wins & 2 nominations total

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George Arliss

Disraeli

Doris Lloyd

Mrs. Travers

David Torrence

Lord Probert

Joan Bennett

Clarissa

Florence Arliss

Lady Beaconsfield

Anthony Bushell

Charles

Michael Visaroff

Count Borsinov
(as Michael Visocoff S.T.)

George Atkinson

Hyde Park Speaker
(uncredited)

Cosmo Kyrle Bellew

Mr. Terle - Disraeli's Downing Street Butler
(uncredited)

Ted Billings

Man in Hyde Park Audience
(uncredited)

Norman Cannon

Mr. Foljambe - Disraeli's Secretary
(uncredited)

Henry Carvill

Duke of Glastonbury
(uncredited)

Jack Deery

Bascot - Disraeli's Butler
(uncredited)

Charles E. Evans

Mr. Potter - Disraeli's Gardener
(uncredited)

Shayle Gardner

Dr. Williams
(uncredited)

Gwendolyn Logan

Duchess of Glastonbury
(uncredited)

Margaret Mann

Queen Victoria
(uncredited)

Tom McGuire

Extra as House of Commons Member
(uncredited)

Director
- Alfred E. Green
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Trivia
The film was re-released in 1934, at which time the title credits were re-done, Arliss given billing as "Mr. George Arliss," and an NRA (National Recovery Act) emblem added; this is the version which presently survives. Unfortunately, the remainder of the film is cropped off the left side, in order to accommodate the sound-on-film system track, which had, by then, replaced the now obsolete Vitaphone sound-on-disc system, and required a slightly narrower picture image as a result. Some pre-Code footage, about three minutes, was also deleted and is believed to be lost.

Quotes
Lord Charles Deeford: I do not discuss politics with women.
Benjamin Disraeli: I do.

Alternate versions
The original 1929 release ran 90 minutes; shortened by three minutes for a re-release in 1934. All current prints are the 87-minute re-release version.

Connections
Featured in The Voice That Thrilled the World (1943)

Soundtracks
Rule Britannia
(1740)
Music by Thomas Augustine Arne
Words by James Thomson
Played during the opening credit

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The film belongs to Mr. Arliss

Don't be put off by the age of this film....it is magnificent. And the reason is George Arliss! This is his show and his alone. Granted, the film is talky and basically uses 2 sets BUT listen to the dialogue and watch Mr. Arliss spin his magic as he immerses himself in the Benjamin Disraeli character. Bringing his stage interpretation to the screen, it translates surprisingly well......that is not always the case in screen adaptations. What a fantastic face he had....certainly not pretty but very expressive. He won a well deserved Oscar for this role. He had a string of movies in late silent and early talking films and now, unfortunately, he seems to be forgotten except by us film buffs who treasure him. So if you wish to be entranced by the acting skills of a master, see this film. You won't regret it!