So Rich

*Today is the 93rd Anniversary of the 1929 Wall Street Crash.

 

The richest girl travels around the world and gets invited to all the fabulous parties, so with such a glamorous life why does she seem perpetually unhappy?

 

In 1931, newspapers increasingly focus on Doris Duke reporting on her lifestyle and theorizing about how rich she really is and any potential suitors.  Doris spends the evening at New York’s Central Park Casino with two popular young men Foster Blakeley and Dave Coddington, Jr.

 

Other people and subjects include: Barbara Hutton, Huntington Hartford, Jimmy Cromwell, David / Edward Prince of Wales - King Edward VIII - Duke of Windsor, New York Central Park Casino, Grace Riopel Blakeley Hyde, William Hyde, James Blakeley, William Coddington, Alan Hudson, Duke Farms, E.F. Hutton, Marjorie Merriweather Post, Jessie Woolworth Donahue, Mrs. William Hayward, Phil Plant, Mayor Jimmy Walker, Joseph Urban, Ziegfeld Follies, Ming Toy, Joe Paguio, Margie Paguio Ho Shee, Shirley Temple, media celebrities, photographic evidence, fraud, jewel thief, rising financial insecure times

 

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Extra Notes / Call to Action:

My recurring Waldorf-Astoria hotels webinar - Part 1 on Thursday, December 1st, 2022 and Part 2 Thursday, December 8th at 8pm EST / 5pm PST. New York Adventure Club www.nyadventureclub.com or the events section at https://asthemoneyburns.com.

 

Thursday, December 1st, 8pm EST / 5pm PST –  Waldorf Astoria Hotel Part 1: A New Standard of Luxury (pre-1929), Come learn more about the Astor family dispute behind the famous hotel and its construction as well as the hotel's influence on luxury travel and fine dining.  Connections to the Titanic as well as other events and famous people will also be explored.  But all good things come to and end. 

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/the-waldorf-astoria-hotel-part-i-a-new-standard-of-luxury-webinar-registration-458480436327/

 

Thursday, December 8th, 8pm EST / 5pm PST –  Waldorf Astoria Hotel New York  Part 2: Manhattan's Grandest Hotel (1931-present), The second version of this fine luxury hotel comes during the dawn of new era which will bring new challenges and excitement.  A lingering Astor family connection adds to the saga until a new family the Hilton dynasty rises and takes over.  More celebrities and events will add to allure of this hotel.  Finally, updates reveal the recent renovations, an auction, and the future for the third incarnation.

https://www.nyadventureclub.com/event/the-waldorf-astoria-hotel-part-ii-manhattans-grandest-hotel-webinar-registration-458480476447/

 

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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: Crazy Rhythm by Victor Silvester, Album The Great British Dance Bands

Section 2 Music: With Thee I Swing by Carroll Gibbons, Album The Age of Style – Hits from the 30s

Section 3 Music:Skirts by Billy Cotton, Album The Great Dance Bands Play Hits of the 30s

End Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands

 

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