Not that it matters, but one of the key players in the real-life scandal (Teapot Dome), was H.F. Sinclair, who as far as I can tell is no relative, but still a fun coincidence.

This flight from America to Europe does feel authentic enough for a group of rich businessmen, even the dabbling in spiritualism seems in keeping with rich boredom. Too bad Ross Sr. isn’t a better drawn character – missed opportunity.