Volume 1: A sound on Wall Street, Xinxiang City is busy copying books Chapter 58 Great Director
Subtitle of this chapter: Whoever made me unable to act cool, I will...
Master Yuan was stubborn for once, and the Master Ball system really shut up.
Well, if you want to show off, then you have to show off your superiority. Yuan Yanshu was about to start by talking about the international situation after World War I, especially the economic situation of major countries, and then explain his views on the future development of the United States and Wall Street, and finally talk about the specific measures for the commercialization of pensions and social security funds.
He didn't believe that after hearing these words, the third would not appreciate him.
Our Master Yuan did not forget to nod to his classmates to express his gratitude. Then he coughed lightly and said in a deep and rich voice: "Mr. Baker, it's not really a unique opinion. It's just that I think the world today..."
"Mr. Baker, I finally see you!"
Just when Yuan Yan was about to act very critical, someone suddenly interrupted.
Mr. George Baker was also startled, and looked up at the rude guy. He didn't stand up or extend his hand, but frowned and asked, "I'm sorry, you are..."
A middle-aged man dressed as an ancient Egyptian pharaoh said eagerly: "I am David W Griffith from Los Angeles. I came to New York just to ..."
What is going on? !
Our Master Yuan was so angry that he really wanted to jump up from the sofa and chop the Egyptian pharaoh's head open! However, when he thought about being in public, in front of the third richest man in the United States, he had to hold back and pretend to be calm and composed.
The Wall Street Miracle also interrupted him in a very dissatisfied tone: "Mr. Griffith, I'm sorry, I'm busy now!"
The Egyptian Pharaoh bowed his body and said humbly: "Mr. Baker, I really can't take up a few minutes of your time. I just want to talk to you about the loan. If you have read my plan, you will know..."
Mr. George Baker raised his right hand and said with an increasingly gloomy expression, "Leave this matter to the business department . Besides, this is a private occasion today, so we won't discuss business matters."
The middle-aged man still didn't know what was good for him, and kept insisting, "But..."
Yuan Yan, who was getting more and more impatient, cursed in her heart, "Is this damn guy going to stop?! Is he going to cut off my path to becoming a comprador... American Partner?!"
He couldn't help but look around to find the man in black. Where were the bodyguards? Where were the bodyguards of the third richest man in the United States? !
Unfortunately, the public security in the United States in 1920 had not yet reached the level of uncontrollable situation it later became. Even Wall Street tycoons like Mr. George Baker were not in the habit of going out with bodyguards.
In fact, this banker has a really good temper. I'm not bragging for this big capitalist. Everyone who has worked with Mr. Baker agrees that he is a kind-hearted old man.
Although Mr. George Baker was very unhappy, he didn't want to make a big fuss about it and spoil the guests' interest. So when he saw that the guy in front of him was difficult to get rid of, he said calmly, "I'm tired and I need to take a rest."
As he spoke, he stood up, and his grandson and Yuan Yan naturally stood up as well.
The Wall Street tycoon patted the Chinese man on the shoulder and said, "Neo, I'm glad to meet a Chinese like you. Let's find some time to have a good chat next time. I'm looking forward to your insights."
In this case, our Master Yuan could only force a smile and said, "Thank you, I am also looking forward to your comments."
"Louis, please entertain Mr. Yuan for me. Then, ladies and gentlemen..."
One of the three giants of the American financial world nodded to the people around him and walked away in style.
David Griffith wanted to follow but was blocked by two young men, especially the Chinese man who was dressed very strangely and had an angry look on his face, as if he wanted to eat him in one bite.
The Egyptian Pharaoh sighed and lowered his head, his shoulders drooping as he whispered, "I'm sorry."
Yuan Yan was about to explode with anger. Sorry? Just say sorry and that's it! If a big shot like George Baker said "next time", would there really be a "next time"?
This David Griffith... Hey, there's a beauty dressed as Cleopatra next to him, and this beauty actually looks familiar...
What does it matter if she is beautiful or not, or if she looks familiar? Anyway, she is just a big bastard who disturbed my good things. If I don’t let him taste “Chinese Kungfu”, then I will not be a surname...
Wait, he has Face in his character and his name is David?!
Yuan Yan suddenly saw the two "ancient Egyptians" about to leave, and couldn't help but shout out: "Wait, are you Mr. David Griffith?"
The Egyptian Pharaoh turned around and replied, "Yes, it is me. I'm sorry, I was rude just now..."
Hey, if you really are that David Griffith...then what's the point of being rude or not.
Our Master Yuan's face, which was originally gloomy and looked like it was about to drip with water, suddenly became sunny. He smiled and asked softly, "So, is The Birth of a Nation your work?"
"Yes."
Yuan Yan looked at his female companion carefully and asked, "So this must be Ms. Lillian Diana Gish?"
Cleopatra also nodded and said, "Yes."
Even though David Griffith couldn't even talk to George Baker, one of the three giants of Wall Street, the reputation of these two people in later generations is far, far, far higher than that of the latter. Especially for movie lovers, if you haven't seen "The Birth of a Nation",”, and you don’t know who the director of this epoch-making masterpiece is, so don’t say you love movies so flatteringly. Go home and watch “Tiny Times”.
This film, shot in 1915, not only established the feature filmIt is the future development direction of the film industry and the first hit film in film history to have a box office of over 10 million U.S. dollars (equivalent to more than 200 million U.S. dollars 100 years later), while the cost of the film was only a "mere" 500,000 U.S. dollars!
As the director of The Birth of a Nation, David Griffith, the "teacher of all men (as Charlie Chaplin said)," has a place in the history of film. If we compare him to the world of economics, he can be called the Adam Smith of the film industry, not even Keynes.
If we were to compare him with directors a hundred years later, then Spielberg, who represents the pioneering of film technology, James Cameron, who represents strong commercial box office appeal, and Martin Scorsese, who represents film art itself, these three great directors combined can almost be compared with him.
Of course, as his top actress, Miss Lillian Gish would be the same as Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet, Anne Hathaway, Nicole Kidman, Big Cousin, Black Widow and other first-line stars in Hollywood a hundred years later. And her acting skills are no less than Aunt Meryl Streep who has won many Oscars. Well, probably better than that Jenny JaneIt's a little bit different.
Unfortunately... It is 1920 now, and Wall Street bankers are unwilling to even show a good face to these two. If Yuan Yanshu had not seen this scene with his own eyes, it would be hard for him to imagine.
It is impossible for Bill Gates and Buffett to be so cold when meeting the film directors and actors mentioned above, and just walk away without even putting in any effort.
At this moment, our Master Yuan has only eight words in his mind - lose in one place, gain in another!
