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Plot

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.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Drama,Epic and Historical
Run Time:
115min.
Distributor(s):
20th Century Fox
Director(s):
Henry King
Starring:
Freddie Bartholomew , Madeleine Carroll , Guy Standing , Tyrone Power , C. Aubrey Smith
Themes:
Office Politics,Ladder to the Top
Tone:
Sweeping,Elegant
Keywords:
boy,business,conspiracy,duel,evidence,extramarital-affair,fox,gambling,insurance,king,loan,love,man,pirate [seafarer],play [recreation],power,rescue,revolution,rival,romance,stars [celebrities],studio,witness,youth