| abstract | - Rich Man's Pursuit is a classic Lovian film released in 1942, directed by William Randolph who also co-authored the screenplay. It was released by Classic Pictures. The story traces the life and career of Charles Kane Fitzgerald, a man whose career in the publishing world is born of idealistic social service, but gradually evolves into a ruthless pursuit of power. Narrated principally through flashbacks, the story is revealed through the research of a newspaper reporter seeking to solve the mystery of the newspaper magnate. The film's main character, Charles K. Fitzgerald, was inspired, in part, by the Lovian newspaper magnate Marcus Woodrow. Upon the release of this movie, Woodrow even prohibited mention of the film in any of his newspapers. Rich Man's Pursuit is often cited as being one of the most innovative works in the history of film. It is seen as the best Lovian full-length film ever by many and has become a true legend.
|
