The Gilded Age Families Who Are Still Rich (Documentary)

This captivating full-length documentary describes the lifestyles of wealthy families who got rich during the Gilded Age - and still have billions of dollars in their coffers today.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 1. The Mellon Family's Secret Empire
28:30 2. How The Dupont Family Went From "New Money" To "Old Money"
45:42 3. The Whitney Family: America's Gilded Age Art Dynasty
1:00:42 4. The Morgans: America's First Banking Dynasty
1:23:46 The Roosevelts: America's Richest Political Family
1:47:51 How The Rockefellers Went From "New Money" To "Old Money"

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The film delves deep into the untold stories behind these iconic dynasties, without the constraints of timestamps or chapter titles.

Our adventure begins with the Mellon family, a name synonymous with opulence and secrecy. Explore their enigmatic empire, from humble beginnings to unprecedented wealth.

We uncover the tales of ambition, innovation, and enduring influence that have shaped generations.

Next, we unravel the saga of the Dupont family, a remarkable transformation from "New Money" newcomers to the elite ranks of "Old Money" aristocracy.

Their journey is a symbol of navigating the complexities of wealth and power while leaving an indelible mark on American history.

After that, we step into the world of the Whitneys, guardians of America's Gilded Age art and culture - and we discover their role as patrons of the arts and their enduring impact on the nation's cultural landscape, a story of passion and creativity.

Our exploration then takes us to the Morgans, pioneers of American banking.

There, you'll learn about their pioneering efforts in finance and the lasting legacy they forged, influencing the nation's financial destiny in unprecedented ways.

The Roosevelts, America's wealthiest political family, take center stage next.

Their rise to prominence and enduring political legacy are chronicled in rich detail, offering a vivid portrait of a family that helped shape the nation's political landscape.

Lastly, we follow the Rockefellers on their extraordinary journey from "New Money" to becoming one of America's most powerful "Old Money" dynasties.

We'll discover the factors that defined their legacy and their enduring impact on the nation.

Throughout this documentary, we peel back the layers of wealth, power, and influence, offering an immersive narrative experience.

[beulah]

What a wonderful documentary ! Thank you so much..

[donnafrflorida]

FDR and woodrow wilson were two of our worst presidents. Until recently.

[su]

Bunny Mellon was a fascinating person, who seemed to care about the arts & gardening more that shallow showy parties

[LJB]

Richard King Mellon was Andrew's nephew, not his brother (Richard B Mellon's son).

[aafife]

Who is the voiceover actor in these docs?

[su]

Remember the old comedy movie Back to School with Rodney Dangerfield? Now there’s a Mellon you’ll not soon forget lol. Long live the triple Lindy scene.. jk

[WhiteDragon]

Even these ultra rich will fade away in the new phase of this earth.

[urban]

Buddy, where do these "self starting kingpins" get the INITIAL INVESTMENTS? Where did he get the money to start a BANK after being an immigrant?

[xararogers]

Can you do a documentary on the Boston Brahmin families?

[ericswain]

Etream Elitists many want to be like them but is Elitistsim all it's cracked up to be ? Many would like to think so and to most people's demise or worse. As the saying goes " It is often more desirable to want than to have" Once you have it everyone else wants it from you and you have to keep hold of it and get more to keep what you do have, so begins the game of high stakes use it or loose it.

[seanreid]

12 billion is nothing today, many billlionaires far richer

[rondrake]

Why are they showing the governor of Texas as a Mellon?

[susanlach]

That denture slip whistle is grating! as nice as his voice otherwise is that constant whistle on every S is a killer. Polygrip.

[MIKIEEYEZ]

The guy who owns the Mets has more money than the Melon’s.. Steve Cohen has about $17 Billion.,