Disraeli (1921 film)
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1921 theatrical poster
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| Directed by | Henry Kolker |
| Produced by | Distinctive Productions (formed by Arliss) |
| Written by | Forrest Halsey (scenario) |
| Based on |
Disraeli by Louis Napoleon Parker |
| Starring | George Arliss |
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| Distributed by | United Artists |
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7-9 reels at 6800 feet (circa 80-90 minutes) |
| Country | United States |
| Language |
Silent film (English intertitles) |
Disraeli (1921) is an American silent historical drama film directed by Henry Kolker and starring George Arliss. This film features Arliss's portrayal of Benjamin Disraeli. He had played the same role in the play Disraeli in 1911. Arliss also reprised this role in the 1929 sound film Disraeli.
A British film of the play, Disraeli, had been made in 1916 with the permission of the author Louis Napoleon Parker. Because of the production of the 1916 film (angering Arliss while he was still performing the play on Broadway) Arliss later secured all screen rights to the play from its author Louis Napoleon Parker. This movie is the result of Arliss's use of his rights after his efforts and frustrations with Parker.
According to silentera.com, this is a lost film with the exception of one reel, at George Eastman House. The FIAF database and Library of Congress Silent Database, list complete copies in Gosfilmofond, Moscow, Russia and Cinematheque Royale de Belgique Brussels.
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