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The money the rich have is worthless if not for the poor doting on them constantly...
Without people doing things for them day and night, most wealthy people would be helpless.
I saw a movie that was B&W and must have been produced in the 1930s or earlier. It was about a wealthy aristocratic English family who go on a voyage. While in their mansion preparing to leave they treat their butler like a piece of furniture. They looked down at him, thinking they were so much better than he was, ordering him around, using demeaning language, and treating him like a slave. They had no regard for how they made him feel, nor did they have any interest in him as a person. He held no more importance to them than a possession.
But during their voyage their ship is caught in a storm and sinks. They become marooned on a deserted island. The wealthy become instantly helpless, unable to do the simplest things. But the butler rises up to be their leader. Though 'just a butler' he proves to be a natural leader and he is the glue that keeps their marooned group from falling apart, and alive. He spent his life surviving and using his wits in unique and clever ways, like most poor people have to do to make it through each day.
The family was eventually rescued and when they returned to their home in England, the aloof, aristocratic family treats the butler exactly as they did before their trip. They act as if nothing happened and have no appreciation for the butler, even though he saved their lives. They are so locked in pretense and the chains that bind so many of the rich, it makes them seem almost pathetic. Their souls seemed empty and purposeless. They had no compassion, no empathy. This film shows how the rich rely so much on others they become helpless, inept shells, with no substance, no heart and no understanding or appreciation of their fellow man.
This film was superb, but I have been unable to find it. I have searched for it on Google using all the key words, but I thought I would start asking people in film forums and other online sites, but so far no luck. Maybe someone here can remember this film.
Anyway, if you happen to know about this old movie I would greatly appreciate knowing its title. I would love to get a copy of it and watch it again. It is one of those films with a story so compelling it should be seen by everyone. Although the film might be a 100 years old its message is still relevant. It could be such a useful tool to teach others about being being self reliant and the differences between the rich and poor.
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