The House That Shadows Built(1931)
The House That Shadows Built Synopsis
The House That Shadows Built (1931) is a short feature, roughly 48 minutes long, from Paramount Pictures made to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the studio's founding in 1912. It was a promotional film for exhibitors and never had a regular theatrical release and includes a brief history of Paramount, interviews with various actors, and clips from upcoming projects (some of which never came to fruition). The title comes from a biography of Paramount founder Adolph Zukor, The House That Shadows Built (1928), by William Henry Irwin.
The House That Shadows Built (1931) is a documentary film, released on July 8, 1931 with a runtime of 47m. It stars Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx and Zeppo Marx. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The House That Shadows Built Cast & Crew
Main cast
Groucho Marx
as Caesar's Ghost
Harpo Marx
as The Merchant of Wieners
Chico Marx
as Tomalio
Zeppo Marx
as Sammy Brown
Ben Taggart
as Mr. Lee, Theatrical Agent
Charles Ray
as (archive footage)
Sarah Bernhardt
as (archive footage)
Lon Chaney
as (archive footage)
Miriam Hopkins
as (archive footage)
Sylvia Sidney
as (archive footage)
Gloria Swanson
as (archive footage)
Clara Bow
as (archive footage)
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The House That Shadows Built Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The House That Shadows Built – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The House That Shadows Built online?
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Who stars in The House That Shadows Built?
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The main cast of The House That Shadows Built (1931) includes Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx and Ben Taggart. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The House That Shadows Built released?
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The House That Shadows Built was released on July 8, 1931 and runs for 47m.
Is The House That Shadows Built worth watching?
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The House That Shadows Built (1931) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.