Many of Verne's novels have the suspense, thrills and action to provide good material for modern films. However, The Begum's Fortune is not as well known as some of his other publications, and its only English translation by O. I. Evans was not published until 1958 by Ace books in a series intended to familiarize readers with the lesser known works of Verne. In addition, its strong, satirical character and strong anti-German sentiment make this novel poorly suitable for filming.