No Expense Spared

Come join the biggest debutante ball of the season, of many seasons. It’s going to be one for the record books, and no one is going to want to miss out.

Barbara Hutton has the biggest, most expensive debutante ball ever thrown at the Ritz-Carlton. Everyone attends the wonderful night, but drama starts to unfold amongst her many guests.

Other people and subjects include: December 22nd – 23rd, 1930, Doris Duke, Louise Van Alen, Prince Alexis Mdivani, Cobina Wright, Bill Wright, Franklyn Hutton, Irene Hutton, Nanaline Duke, Jakey Astor, Henry Van Alen, Sam Van Alen, Marjorie Merriweather Post Hutton, EF Hutton, Silvia de Rivas Castilleja de Guzman, Felipe de Rivas Castilleja de Guzman, Happy Shannon, costs of debutante balls, famous guest lists, Mrs. Reginald Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt, La Argentina, La Argentinita, Winston Churchill, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., reconstructing night & issues with sources, Hutton biography Poor Little Rich Girl, and fascination of those looking rosily from the outside without knowing darker realities.

Extra Notes / Call to Action:
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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: Stardust by Freddie Gardner, Album More Sophistication
Section 2 Music: I’m In the Mood for Love by Freddy Gardner, Album Elegance
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