Alexander Hamilton (Film)

Alexander Hamilton is an American biographical film about the American politician Alexander Hamilton to George Arliss in the title role from the year 1931.

Action

Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. Treasury Secretary and one of the closest confidants of President George Washington. He vehemently creation of a strong central government and does so many enemies in the circle of U.S. Senators and the revolutionaries. While Hamilton propose to repay the war debts through a centrally -imposed Federal tax, and to establish a central parallel central bank wants the Senators Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe are strictly against it. Both sides find a common understanding in the matter. For Alexander Hamilton agreed to the plan, about to start the new capital of Washington in the middle of the states on the Potomac River.

The action comes to a head, as a senator threading it that Alexander Hamilton, whose wife Betsy is just for a long time abroad, is seduced by the wife of a former employee of the National Treasury. The thing leads to a blackmail attempt against Alexander Hamilton. Betsy is however to him and together they survive the scandal.

Background

George Arliss, who began his stage career in 1887, already a successful career in the silent film had behind. With the advent of sound film, most film studios were looking for suitable actors who could meet the demands of the new medium just and therefore committed in large numbers theater actor. 1928, at the age of 61 years, Arliss decided to adopt a very financially lucrative offer of $ 100,000 for three sound films by Warner Brothers. Already for his sound film debut in Disraeli he was honored at the Oscar ceremony in 1930 (November) with the Oscar for best actor. As important and prestigious star for Warner Brothers had George Arliss entitled to the additional Mister in front of his name in all press releases and promotional activities of the studio. A similar honor proved the studio a few other stars, including John Barrymore.

The adaptation of the successful stage play Alexander Hamilton, who had several episodes from the life of dazzling first Treasury Secretary of the United States on the subject, was one of those productions that should serve the reputation of the company. George Arliss took over as already on the stage the lead role, even though he was already about twenty years older at 62 than Hamilton at the time of his death after a failed duel 1804 this extent, the scenes with the young Doris Kenyon, who plays his wife -. Genuine Mrs. Hamilton was hardly younger than her husband - not very convincing. Also was Alexander Hamilton in his time as a very handsome, and his countless affairs were rumored. The director was John G. Adolfi, one of the closest confidants of Arliss and responsible for almost all films of the star under his current contract.

Theatrical Release

With production costs of 562,000 U.S. dollars Alexander Hamilton was one of Warner Brothers comparatively expensive production. The film at the box office proved unpopular and could end up on a total box office earnings of 586,000 U.S. dollars refer.

Criticism

The New York Times wrote very courteous about the film and its stars:

" George Arliss celebrates another triumph with his interpretation of Alexander Hamilton [ ..] He 's a good, finely nuanced performance. "

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