Part 2 of 2 (continued from Episode 46: No Expense Spared)

The most extravagant debutante ball is in full swing, but disaster both inside and out looms on the horizon.

Barbara Hutton’s big debutante ball continues at the Ritz-Carlton. Prince Alexis Mdivani and Louise Van Alen steal the attention, while Silvia begs Barbara to marry the Prince. Barbara’s father Franklyn Hutton finally tells her the true amount of her fortune.

Other people and subjects include: December 22nd – 23rd, 1930, Doris Duke, Silvia de Rivas Castilleja de Guzman, Henry Van Alen, Sam Van Alen, Irene Hutton, Franklyn Hutton, Jakey Astor, Marjorie Merriweather Post Hutton, Helena Woolworth McCann, Jessie Woolworth Donahue, engagement announcement, unemployment rising, public & press criticism of rich, press of Barbara’s ball, Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, and the double edge sword of the bright spotlight of celebrity vs. the dark sides.

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Archival Music provided by Past Perfect Vintage Music, www.pastperfect.com.
Opening Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands
Section 1 Music: Nightfall by Benny Carter & His Orchestra, Album Nightfall – Sophisticated Jazz Classics
Section 2 Music: Lost In A Fog by Coleman Hawkins & His Orchestra, Album Nightfall – Sophisticated Jazz Classics
Section 3 Music: Moonlight Cocktail by Hutch for Love by Freddy Gardner, Album Tea Dance 1920s, 30s, 40s Vintage Tea Party
End Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands