
The House That Shadows Built
Overview
A promotional documentary short celebrating the 20th anniversary of Paramount Pictures, complete with a studio history, interviews with stars, and clips from upcoming films–some of which never came to fruition.
Top Cast

Groucho Marx
Caesar's Ghost

Harpo Marx
The Merchant of Wieners

Chico Marx
Tomalio

Zeppo Marx
Sammy Brown

Ben Taggart
Mr. Lee, Theatrical Agent

Charles Ray
(archive footage)

Sarah Bernhardt
(archive footage)

Lon Chaney
(archive footage)

Miriam Hopkins
(archive footage)

Sylvia Sidney
(archive footage)

Gloria Swanson
(archive footage)

Clara Bow
(archive footage)
Key Film Crew
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