Synopsis
An altruistic chemist invents a fabric which resists wear and stain as a boon to humanity, but big business and labor realize it must be suppressed for economic reasons.
Scores
Overall Score
24.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
15.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
8.5%
Review Aggregate
73.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 12 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, historical, funny. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlyhistoricalfunnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Peck | 2012 | $200,000 | $273,000 | (est) |
| Jennifer Jones | 2012 | $123,000 | $168,000 | (est) |
| Fredric March | 2012 | $93,000 | $127,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score73.0
RT critic review count15
Rotten Tomatoes audience score73.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb ratingN/A
IMDb votesN/A
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2012 | $8,718 | $11,911 |
| International | 2012 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2012 | $8,718 | $11,911 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2012 | $4,359 | $5,956 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2012 | $292,000 | $398,956 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2012 | $131,000 | $178,984 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2012 | $463,000 | $632,592 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2012 | $1,143,000 | $1,561,669 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2012 | $780,000 | $1,065,706 |
| Total Revenues | 2012 | $2,813,359 | $3,843,862 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2012 | $2,600,000 | $3,552,352 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2012 | $80,000 (est) | $109,303 (est) |
| Participations | 2012 | $56,000 | $76,512 |
| Residuals ? | 2012 | $163,000 | $222,705 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2012 | $520,000 | $710,470 |
| Total Expenses | 2012 | $3,419,000 | $4,671,343 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2012 | $-605,641 | $-827,481 |
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