Alexander hamilton is a 1931 film written by and starring george arliss and produced by warner bros in an attempt to match mgms prestige films. Arliss was a coauthor of the play this movie is based on and ill bet it was a role he did on stage many times. Turner classics plans to screen hamiltonthe 1931 movie. In 1931, he and arliss worked together for the first time on the millionaire and hit it off. The 1931 film, retitled alexander hamilton, also stars june collyer as maria reynolds, doris kenyon as eliza here called betsy hamilton, montagu love as thomas jefferson and morgan wallace as. Hamilton notes that with the unifying factor of the war over, the states will begin squabbling and he talks washington into taking on. He lobbies for a centralized government, which will assume and pay the war debt of the various states, but senators thomas jefferson and james monroe oppose him, believing that a centralized government will lead to monarchy. Alexander hamilton 1931 another one of george arlisss somewhat stagy but spirited historical impersonations. The movie is an ode to patriotism, love, forgiveness, and selfsacrifice. A, both on the 1917 play, hamilton, and later the 1931 film version retitled alexander hamilton. High resolution movie poster image for alexander hamilton 1931. Turner classics plans to screen hamiltonthe 1931 movie version.
Alexander hamilton movie part 1, george washington farewell duration. It follows the attempts of hamilton to establish a new financial structure for the united states following the confederation period and the establishment of a new constitution in 1787. Edition discs price new from used from dvd april 20, 2018. Its an immigrant story, a testament to hiphop, and a historical thriller, all wrapped into one. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Gallery of 1 movie poster and cover image for alexander hamilton 1931. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Alexander hamilton is a 1931 american precode biographical film about alexander hamilton, produced and distributed by warner bros. Alexander hamilton, born january 11, 175557, nevis, british west indiesdied july 12, 1804, new york, new york, u. Hamlin in 1917, and played the lead in the 1931 film. Jan 18, 2010 the worst thing about alexander hamilton however was the casting. It follows the attempts of hamilton to establish a new financial structure.
Sign in sign up login with facebook login with twitter. The film begins in 1783 with george washingtons farewell to his troops. One interesting parallel between these versions of hamiltons life is that both stars, miranda and the 1930s george arliss got a writing credit, as arliss cowrote the stage play his movie was based on. Alexander hamilton 1931 movie posters cinematerial. Where can i find a video of the full broadway play hamilton.
Adolphi genres historical film subgenres biopic feature, docudrama, political drama release date sep 12, 1931 usa unknown run time 73 min. The 1931 film, retitled alexander hamilton, also stars june collyer as maria reynolds, doris kenyon as eliza here called betsy hamilton. These movies use his clipped stuffiness, his wry smile, and that eversovaluable glimmer in his eye to keep the audiences supremely tuned into. The film begins with general washington alan mowbray saying farewell to his army troops in 1783. Premiere of alexander hamilton 1931 bridge of stars. Ten years ago or so, my wife and i, wandering in upper manhattan, came upon the grange, the modest by the standards of his virginiagrandee contemporaries and. History, diversity, politics, intrigue hamilton is the kind of story that everyone yearns for. In truth, he spoke with the upperest of upper crust british accents, and resembled the phantom of the opera following plastic surgery. I wonder if, since the popularity of the broadway musical hamilton, there will be a new historical costume movie or tv series about americas.
The worst thing about alexander hamilton however was the casting. In the 1780s, secretary of the treasury alexander hamilton george arliss forcefully puts forth his political belief in a centralized. Alexander hamilton 1931 george arliss actor, doris kenyon actor, john g. Alexander hamilton 1931 alexander hamilton 1931 user. Still didactic, predictable, and historically inaccurate. Alexander hamilton 1931 0912 1931 us drama, history 1h 10m user score. The image measures 1989 3000 pixels and is 59 kilobytes large. Hamilton reacts discontinued alexander hamilton 1931. This movie page looks at 1931 top box office movies finding box office information for movies made in the 1930s and 1940s is extremely difficult. Read alexander hamilton 1931 from the story hamilton reacts discontinued by freckledwriter uwu with 377 reads. Overview of alexander hamilton, 1931, directed by john g. However, theres some nice moments without dialogue that recalls. The results of such lobbying in 1932 would be notably less rosy than the uplifting finale of alexander hamilton.
Jul 01, 2011 a, both on the 1917 play, hamilton, and later the 1931 film version retitled alexander hamilton. Alexander hamilton 1931 09121931 us drama, history 1h 10m user score. Where can i find a video of the full broadway play. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. In the 1780s, secretary of the treasury alexander hamilton george arliss forcefully puts forth his political belief in a centralized government, only to find several against him, including. Alexander hamilton 1931 plot summary 1 with the end of the revolutionary war in 1783, general george washington took colonel hamilton with him into the newly formed government. The founding father has an extramarital affair and meets with the likes of thomas jefferson. Alexander hamilton movie part 1, george washington. If its also a bit longintooth and flat can drag it down a bit, but academically and aristocratically, hamilton bumps along the upper middle of arliss. Adolfi, a former silent screen actor and director who entered the film industry in 19. Nov 16, 2015 history, diversity, politics, intrigue hamilton is the kind of story that everyone yearns for. George arliss took interest in the life of alexander hamilton in the early 20th century. Premiere of alexander hamilton 1931 bridge of stars youtube. Hamilton cast performs alexander hamilton at white house duration.
For somebody looking for box office information on 1931 it is very very frustrating. Instead, alexander hamilton concentrates on hamiltons efforts to pass the assumption bill, which required the federal government to assume the debts incurred by the states during. Alexander hamilton movie tv listings and schedule tv guide. Alexander hamilton george arliss doris kenyon montagu love 1931 the founding father george arliss has an extramarital affair and meets with the likes of thomas jefferson montagu love. A special tribute for the fourth of july alexander. Find release information for alexander hamilton 1931 john g. George arliss, doris kenyon, dudley digges, june collyer, montagu love, ralf harolde, lionel belmore, alan mowbray. George arliss, doris kenyon, june collyer, ralf harolde, montagu love, lionel belmore, alan mowbray, john t. Ten years ago or so, my wife and i, wandering in upper manhattan, came upon the grange, the modest by the standards of his. The founding father has an extramarital affair and meets with the likes of.
Alexander hamilton, the united states first secretary of the treasury, is not popular with many of the senators or with the former revolutionary war soldiers. With george arliss, doris kenyon, dudley digges, june collyer, montagu love, ralf harolde. Were your movie poster source for new releases and vintage movie posters. Arliss was a major star on the stage and in the silent and the early talkie period, with films like disraeli 1921 and 1929 and voltaire 1933. The founding father george arliss has an extramarital affair and meets with the likes of thomas jefferson montagu love. The film is a recording of mirandas 2015 broadway musical of the same name, which in turn is inspired by the 2004 biography alexander hamilton by historian ron chernow. Antique film still suffers from transitional shudders from silent to talkie in uneven sound recordings as the very hammy arliss, once considered to be a. Alexander hamilton movie posters from movie poster shop. Hamilton is an upcoming 2020 american musical drama film, written by linmanuel miranda and directed by thomas kail. Jan 12, 2018 the results of such lobbying in 1932 would be notably less rosy than the uplifting finale of alexander hamilton. The direction of alexander hamilton was entrusted to john g. Jan 11, 2017 george arliss took interest in the life of alexander hamilton in the early 20th century. Alexander hamilton is a 1931 american precode biographical film about alexander hamilton.
A special tribute for the fourth of july alexander hamilton. Adolfi, with george arliss, doris kenyon, dudley digges, at turner classic movies. Alexander hamilton was not precisely the life story of americas first secretary of the treasuryin fact, it doesnt even depict the most portentous moment of hamiltons life, his fatal duel with aaron burr. This biographical drama shows the efforts of the first treasury secretary of the united states to put the nations finances on a sound basis. Movie mirrors index alexander hamilton 1931 b 70 en. With the end of the revolutionary war in 1783, general george washington took colonel hamilton with him into the newly formed government. Alexander hamilton movie part 1, george washington farewell.
Let it be stated immediately that george arliss should have been the worst possible actor to portray the title figure in this film. Buy alexander hamilton movie posters from movie poster shop. See what the critics had to say and watch the trailer. Sep 15, 2016 because all weve had until linmanuel mirandas hit show is 1931s almost totally ignored film alexander hamilton. I dont think its repectful to linmanuel miranda to watch his show for free. Because all weve had until linmanuel mirandas hit show is 1931 s almost totally ignored film alexander hamilton. The story told by alexander hamilton, however, takes place several years before that incident. George arliss in alexander hamilton 1931 george arliss and dudley. The film is a recording of mirandas 2015 broadway musical of the same name, which in turn is inspired by the 2004 biography alexander hamilton by historian ron chernow the film stars miranda in the titular role of treasury secretary and founding father alexander hamilton. Never seen arliss before and hes funnier than id thought hed try to be. Alexander hamilton nevis, antillas britanicas, 1757 nueva york, 1804 politico norteamericano. With george arliss, doris kenyon, dudley digges, june collyer.