An American business executive (Robert Taylor) plans to marry an Austrian refugee (Elisabeth Müller) in London but he encounters disapproval and opposition from his American social and busin... Read allAn American business executive (Robert Taylor) plans to marry an Austrian refugee (Elisabeth Müller) in London but he encounters disapproval and opposition from his American social and business circles.An American business executive (Robert Taylor) plans to marry an Austrian refugee (Elisabeth Müller) in London but he encounters disapproval and opposition from his American social and business circles.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total
Elisabeth Müller
- Miriam Linka
- (as Elisabeth Mueller)
Cedric Hardwicke
- Mr. Carew
- (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
Niki Dantine
- Joan Salt
- (as Nicola Michaels)
Cameron Prud'Homme
- Rev. John Barton
- (as Cameron Prud'homme)
Tol Avery
- Dan Slocum
- (uncredited)
John Banner
- Mr. Ruloff
- (uncredited)
Max Barwyn
- Musician
- (uncredited)
Barry Brooks
- Hotel Clerk
- (uncredited)
Marie Brown
- Mrs. Donaldson
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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- TriviaThis film bombed at the box office, resulting in a loss for MGM of $883,000 ($8.3M in 2018) according to studio records.
- GoofsThe entire film from minute 10 to minute 20 is reversed, as revealed by (1) the backwards lettering in the London establishing shot and the signs visible in the back window during Cliff's taxi ride with his father, (2) male characters shaking hands with their left hands, and (3) breast pocket handkerchiefs appearing on the wearer's right side in this section and the traditional left side in all other parts of the film. It is first noticeable when the taxi pulls up to the Everett's apartment - the lettering of "36 Sutton Place" on the awning is reversed. It ends when Cliff Barton leaves Mr. Carew's office in London. It's as if the second reel of the film was printed reversed for some reason.
- Quotes
Lester Everett: I never knew a woman before who could work a slide-rule.
Featured review
just okay
Robert Taylor has to evaluate "The Power and the Prize," a 1956 film also starring Elisabeth Mueller, Burl Ives, Mary Astor and Sir Cedric Hardwicke. Taylor plays Cliff Barton, second in command to George Salt (Burl Ives) - he's also engaged to marry Salt's niece. Assigned to close a difficult deal in England, Cliff is unhappy about his boss' instructions, but tries to carry them out anyway. Salt wants him to withhold part of their demands until the very end of the negotiation. He warns Salt that doing things his way will blow this important deal, but Salt insists.
While in London and checking on a charity for Mrs. Salt, Cliff meets a German refugee, Miriam Linka (Mueller). They fall in love, and Cliff wants to marry her. Meanwhile, sure enough, the deal is blown, and Salt blames Cliff. Complicating things is Cliff's cancellation of the wedding (though his bride-to-be is just as happy about it as he is) and some nasty rumors that have been circulated about Miriam. Back at the office, it appears there is going to be a power struggle.
This is a grand MGM drama about conscience and following what you know to be honest and right versus just "following orders." There are some good moments, but all in all, it's pretty routine. The character of Miriam seems off the wall, lecturing Cliff as soon as he walks into her agency. Mueller in fact gives a very hyperactive performance which isn't a good match with Taylor's deliberate, steady portrayal. For me, the best acting comes from Charles Coburn as one of the officers in Salt's company and Mary Astor as Salt's wife. Sir Cedric Hardwicke, who has such a magnificent speaking voice, is excellent but alas, it's neither a big role nor a showy one.
Certainly not a bad movie but all of these actors have appeared in better.
While in London and checking on a charity for Mrs. Salt, Cliff meets a German refugee, Miriam Linka (Mueller). They fall in love, and Cliff wants to marry her. Meanwhile, sure enough, the deal is blown, and Salt blames Cliff. Complicating things is Cliff's cancellation of the wedding (though his bride-to-be is just as happy about it as he is) and some nasty rumors that have been circulated about Miriam. Back at the office, it appears there is going to be a power struggle.
This is a grand MGM drama about conscience and following what you know to be honest and right versus just "following orders." There are some good moments, but all in all, it's pretty routine. The character of Miriam seems off the wall, lecturing Cliff as soon as he walks into her agency. Mueller in fact gives a very hyperactive performance which isn't a good match with Taylor's deliberate, steady portrayal. For me, the best acting comes from Charles Coburn as one of the officers in Salt's company and Mary Astor as Salt's wife. Sir Cedric Hardwicke, who has such a magnificent speaking voice, is excellent but alas, it's neither a big role nor a showy one.
Certainly not a bad movie but all of these actors have appeared in better.
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- Jan 22, 2007
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- Country of origin
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- Also known as
- Die Macht und ihr Preis
- Filming locations
- 36 Sutton Place South, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(taxi arriving at Everett's apartment - images reversed)
- Production company
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- Budget
- $1,455,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 38 minutes
- Color
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