
The House That Shadows Built
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The House That Shadows Built
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 1931-07-08
- Runtime: 47 minutes
- Rating: 7/10 (1 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Paramount Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.1974
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

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)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The House That Shadows Built?▼
The House That Shadows Built is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1931-07-08.
Who are the main actors in The House That Shadows Built?▼
The main cast includes Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Ben Taggart, .
Where can I watch The House That Shadows Built online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The House That Shadows Built is available.
Is The House That Shadows Built based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The House That Shadows Built?▼
The House That Shadows Built has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 1 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The House That Shadows Built?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The House That Shadows Built?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Paramount Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The House That Shadows Built filmed?▼
The House That Shadows Built was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The House That Shadows Built?▼
The total runtime of The House That Shadows Built is 47 minutes.
Is The House That Shadows Built suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The House That Shadows Built?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The House That Shadows Built.
Does The House That Shadows Built have a post-credit scene?▼
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