This work, directed by Cecil B. DeMille is based on the book The Admirable Crichton. The film has some interesting commentary on social standing in society.
In the film, Crichton plays a loyal butler to a wealthy, posh London family. He is immaculate at his job and keeps all the rest of the staff in line with proper etiquette and manners. His biggest problem is that he is hopelessly in love with lady Mary; the newly engaged heiress who happens to be a spoiled brat. In one notable scene, she takes an opulent bath with various soaps and perfumes. It is a display the over-the-top luxury the overclass held at the time. The other main character, Tweeny, is a maid who is enamored with Crichton.
Everything changes when the family becomes stranded on a remote island after their yacht hits some rocks. Soon, it becomes apparent that Crichton and Tweeny, are the only ones capable of self sufficiency. The family that once commanded so much respect and obedience, become subservient to Crichton as he becomes the 'King of Babylon.'
Lady Mary, at first reluctant in the reversal of roles, is now practically a slave to Crichton's whims. Humorously, her and Tweeny fight over who gets to pamper Crichton that day. Eventually, Lady Mary and Crichton are set to wed when a ship is seen and alerted.
Once saved, the old ways quickly reemerge. Crichton, however, wisely chooses to leave the family and marry Tweeny. They leave for America to live out their lives in a more egalitarian society.
In the film, Crichton plays a loyal butler to a wealthy, posh London family. He is immaculate at his job and keeps all the rest of the staff in line with proper etiquette and manners. His biggest problem is that he is hopelessly in love with lady Mary; the newly engaged heiress who happens to be a spoiled brat. In one notable scene, she takes an opulent bath with various soaps and perfumes. It is a display the over-the-top luxury the overclass held at the time. The other main character, Tweeny, is a maid who is enamored with Crichton.
Everything changes when the family becomes stranded on a remote island after their yacht hits some rocks. Soon, it becomes apparent that Crichton and Tweeny, are the only ones capable of self sufficiency. The family that once commanded so much respect and obedience, become subservient to Crichton as he becomes the 'King of Babylon.'
Lady Mary, at first reluctant in the reversal of roles, is now practically a slave to Crichton's whims. Humorously, her and Tweeny fight over who gets to pamper Crichton that day. Eventually, Lady Mary and Crichton are set to wed when a ship is seen and alerted.
Once saved, the old ways quickly reemerge. Crichton, however, wisely chooses to leave the family and marry Tweeny. They leave for America to live out their lives in a more egalitarian society.