The House That Shadows Built (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1931, The House That Shadows Built is a documentary film, running about 47 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The House That Shadows Built stars Groucho Marx as Caesar's Ghost, Harpo Marx as The Merchant of Wieners, Chico Marx as Tomalio and Zeppo Marx as Sammy Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The House That Shadows Built has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The House That Shadows Built page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The House That Shadows Built (1931)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The House That Shadows Built change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The House That Shadows Built worth watching?
- The House That Shadows Built holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The House That Shadows Built?
- The House That Shadows Built stars Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx and Ben Taggart.
- When was The House That Shadows Built released?
- The House That Shadows Built was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 47 minutes.