Lloyd's of London (1936)
Lloyd's of London (1936)
English or Spanish (2 audio tracks) | DVDRip | AVI | 608x448 | XviD @ 1707 kb/s | 1.66 GB
Audio: AC-3 @ 192 kb/s | 2 channels | 01:52:53 minutes | Subs: Spanish (srt)
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
English or Spanish (2 audio tracks) | DVDRip | AVI | 608x448 | XviD @ 1707 kb/s | 1.66 GB
Audio: AC-3 @ 192 kb/s | 2 channels | 01:52:53 minutes | Subs: Spanish (srt)
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Lloyds of London traces the rise to prominence of the venerable British insurance company, as seen through the eyes of fictional 19th-century Londoner Jonathan Blake (Tyrone Power, in his first starring role). A lifelong friend of naval hero Lord Nelson, Blake puts his job (and the future existence of Lloyds) on the line when he announces Nelson's victory at Trafalgar – before it takes place. For those not interested in policies and premiums, the script serves up a romance between Blake and the lovely Lady Elizabeth (Madeleine Carroll), the unhappily married spouse of snotty aristocrat Lord Everett Stacy (George Sanders). Among the few real-life historical personages depicted in the film is Lloyds founder John Julius Angerstein, played by Sir Guy Standing. A box-office bonanza, Lloyds of London proved that 23-year-old Tyrone Power could carry a picture – and that the recently-formed 20th Century-Fox was truly a major Hollywood studio.
