The very name "Astor" conjures up images of the good life: black tie affairs and high society balls. Yet their long saga proves that money is no guarantee of happiness or stability. The most famous, John Jacob Astor, built an empire by parlaying a job in the fur business into a real estate empire so vast that he became the richest man in the world.
Follow the fortunes of five generations of the Astor family in this special biography film, from John's son William, who doubled the family fortune and earned the nickname "the landlord of New York," to the astounding charitable contributions of the Astor Foundation. This incredible historical story of the famed family comes to life through interviews with family members, archival footage, and period accounts. Trace the feud and reconciliation that led to the creation of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel, and find out how the Titanic disaster forever transformed the Astors and their reputation.
Follow the fortunes of five generations of the Astor family in this special biography film, from John's son William, who doubled the family fortune and earned the nickname "the landlord of New York," to the astounding charitable contributions of the Astor Foundation. This incredible historical story of the famed family comes to life through interviews with family members, archival footage, and period accounts. Trace the feud and reconciliation that led to the creation of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel, and find out how the Titanic disaster forever transformed the Astors and their reputation.
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