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- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 3 nominations total
Guy Standing
- John Julius Angerstein
- (as Sir Guy Standing)
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Did you know
- TriviaDon Ameche was originally intended for the role of Jonathan as an adult, but director Henry King was able to persuade the studio to use the unknown 22-year-old Tyrone Power in the role that would make him a star.
- GoofsWhen Angerstein explains to young Blake the importance of British commerce, he conjures up English ships sailing to "...Hong Kong, Cape Town, Bombay...," he does this in the year 1770. Hong Kong was not an important port for British trade until it became a British colony in 1842, more than seventy years later.
- Crazy creditsWe acknowledge with appreciation the assistance of the official historian of Lloyds of London in the preparation of the historical background for this production.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Frances Farmer Presents: Lloyds of London (1958)
- SoundtracksRule Britannia
(1740) (uncredited)
Music by Thomas Augustine Arne
Words by James Thomson
Played during the opening credits and at the end
Sung a cappella by underwriters at Lloyds when Nelson defeats the French
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OK, so here's the deal, this movie ruined my life. How can such a thing be? Well, listen up: At the age of five (or thereabouts) I watched this movie on television. I fell in love with Ms. Carroll. Her golden-ringletted cloying prettiness was perfectly suited to a five-year-old's notion of female beauty. She was married to Mr. Saunders, who dressed REALLY well, spoke beautifully, was rich and was exceptionally urbane. Naturally, she didn't care for him. She was in love with Mr. Powers, who was, frankly, breathtakingly beautiful -- much more beautiful than Ms. Carroll at her best.
But I digress. Anyway, my five year old brain decides, "In order to win M.C., you have to look like T.P." Well, it's been over 50 years and I'm STILL WAITING to be as handsome as Mr. Power (probably NOT going to happen -- what's your guess?). So, here I am in (advanced) middle age, still functioning under the delusion that you have to look like Mr. Power in order to secure the attentions of the lady of your dreams. How messed up is THAT?
Silliness aside, the movie is thin on (rational) plot but long on star-magic. Enjoy Mr. Power and Ms. Carroll at their loveliest and Mr. Saunders at his most vile. The rest of the flic is just and excuse to watch them dress up in period costumes.
But I digress. Anyway, my five year old brain decides, "In order to win M.C., you have to look like T.P." Well, it's been over 50 years and I'm STILL WAITING to be as handsome as Mr. Power (probably NOT going to happen -- what's your guess?). So, here I am in (advanced) middle age, still functioning under the delusion that you have to look like Mr. Power in order to secure the attentions of the lady of your dreams. How messed up is THAT?
Silliness aside, the movie is thin on (rational) plot but long on star-magic. Enjoy Mr. Power and Ms. Carroll at their loveliest and Mr. Saunders at his most vile. The rest of the flic is just and excuse to watch them dress up in period costumes.
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- Lloyds of London
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- $850,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 58 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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