Disraeli Overview:

Disraeli (1929) was a Drama - Drama Film directed by Alfred E. Green .

The film was based on the play of the same name written by Louis N. Parker performed at the Wallack's Theatre, NY from Sep 18, 1911 - May 1912.

Academy Awards 1929/30 --- Ceremony Number 3 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best ActorGeorge ArlissWon
Best PictureWarner Bros.Nominated
Best Writing(Julian Josephson)Nominated
.

BlogHub Articles:

Disraeli

By Alyson on Mar 17, 2011 From The Best Picture Project

There are many reasons people enjoy movies, but right now I want to ?think about two very broad reasons: to be entertained and to learn something new. ?In Disraeli, you may accomplish one of those, but probably not both. It is 1874 and Benjamin Disraeli (George Arliss) is Prime Minister of England. ... Read full article


See all Disraeli articles

Quotes from

Benjamin Disraeli: I cannot break faith with the nation.


Lady Clarissa Pevensey: Why do you dislike Mr. Disraeli so much?
Lord Charles Deeford: I neither like him nor dislike him. He's nothing to me.
Lady Clarissa Pevensey: Don't you feel lonely?
Lord Charles Deeford: Lonely?
Lady Clarissa Pevensey: You're the only man in all the world who neither likes nor dislikes Mr. Disraeli.


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


read more quotes from Disraeli...

Facts about

"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie on January 17, 1938 with George Arliss and Florence Arliss reprising their film roles.
Vitaphone production reels #3531-3539
Previously produced as a silent film - Disraeli, also starring George Arliss.
read more facts about Disraeli...
Share this page:
Visit the Classic Movie Hub Blog CMH
book or play


See All Film Adaptations >>
Best Actor Oscar 1929/30








See more Best Actor awards>>
Also directed by Alfred E. Green




More about Alfred E. Green >>
Also released in 1929




See All 1929 films >>
More "Spies" films



See All "Spies" films >>
More "Based on Play" films



See All "Based on Play" films >>