Disraeli – Lover and Leader!
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.
Disraeli (1929) is a drama and history film directed by Alfred E. Green, released on November 1, 1929 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars George Arliss, Doris Lloyd, David Torrence and Joan Bennett. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
George Arliss
as Benjamin Disraeli
Doris Lloyd
as Mrs. Agatha Travers
David Torrence
as Lord Michael Probert
Joan Bennett
as Lady Clarissa Pevensey
Florence Arliss
as Lady Mary Beaconsfield
Anthony Bushell
as Lord Charles Deeford
Michael Visaroff
as Count Borsinov
Ivan F. Simpson
as Sir Hugh Myers
Gwendolyn Logan
as Duchess of Glastonbury
Charles E. Evans
as Mr. Potter, Disraeli's Gardener
Cosmo Kyrle Bellew
as Mr. Terle, Disraeli's Downing Street Butler
Margaret Mann
as Queen Victoria
Directed by Alfred E. Green, written by Julien Josephson and Louis N. Parker, produced by Jack L. Warner and Darryl F. Zanuck.
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 31 ratings.
Rather than focus on the relationship between Disraeli and Queen Victoria, this one pays more attention to his cunning wheeze to thwart Russian ambitions for both India and the Suez Canal. Not only must he (George Arliss) combat the Czarist plotting but he has to face a fair degree of antisemitism as those lined up for Gladstone, including the powerful Governor of the Bank of England, refuse to support his plan to…
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The main cast of Disraeli (1929) includes George Arliss, Doris Lloyd, David Torrence, Joan Bennett and Florence Arliss. The film was directed by Alfred E. Green. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Disraeli was released on November 1, 1929 and runs for 1h 30m.
Disraeli (1929) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
