3.78-Disraeli with Jeff Kramer

Send us Fan MailToday's episode is my conversation about the 1929 film Disraeli. I'm joined by Jeff Kramer from The Death Star Human Resources Department Newsletter and we talk about British politics in the late 1800s, how well George Arliss carries the entire film as the title character, and how it seems like the Russians always make good spies and adversaries in movies regardless of the time period. You can watch Disraeli on YouTube and be sure to check out Jeff's newsletter.Other films mentioned in this episode include:Disraeli (1921) directed by Henry KolkerAlexander Hamilton directed by John G. AdolfiSuez directed by Otto Brower and Allan DwanAlice in Wonderland directed by Clyde Geronimi , Wilfred Jackson and Hamilton LuskeThe Sound of Music directed by Robert WiseFrankenstein Meets the Wolf Man directed by Roy William NeillBulldog Drummond directed by F. Richard JonesRaffles directed by George FitzmauriceMutiny on the Bounty directed by Frank LloydJealousy directed by Jean de Limur (lost film)The Letter directed by Jean de LimurThe Arsenal Stadium Mystery directed by Thorold DickinsonThe Green Goddess (1930) directed by Alfred E. GreenThe Green Goddess (1923) directed by Sidney OlcottLincoln directed by Steven SpielbergJohn Adams (miniseries) directed by Tom HooperPrivate Parts directed by Betty ThomasOther referenced topics:A Farewell to Arms by Ernest HemingwayDisraeli (play) by Louis ParkerGeorge Smiley books by John le CarréMovie Musings reviewMore information on the Suez CanalNew Zealand Herald reviewThe Pittsburgh Press review"The Old Hollywood Best Picture Challenge: Disraeli (1929)" by Zoe K on Hollywood GenesDisraeli on Turner Classic MoviesSupport the show