Belle Of The Ball

After a small dinner party of nearly 50, the real attraction of a debutante’s coming out is an elaborate dance with a few more hundred attending. The whirl of partners and romantic intrigue is only beginning.Reigning It Girl Louise Van Alen finally has her debutante ball. It’s a fairy tale night especially with her royal escort and secret lover Prince Alexis Mdivani. Barbara Hutton and Doris Duke both scored last minute invites but nearly ruin the night. Will there be a happily ever after?Other people and subjects include: Daisy Van Alen, Henry Van Alen, Sam Van Alen, William Vanderbilt, Nanaline Duke, Franklyn Hutton, Irene Hutton, Jakey Astor, Huntington Hartford, Frank Shields, Cobina Wright, Bill Wright, debutante ball traditions, international debutante balls (Australia, Vienna, Harlem, Georgia, Latin quinceanera), King George III & Queen Charlotte , Queen Victoria, Prince of Wales plume, white dresses & gloves, stag lines, pop culture debutantes (Gossip Girl, Sandra Dee, the O.C., Gilmore Girls, Law & Order SVU, CSI: NY, Cold Case), popular actual debutantes, and fairy tale illusions of happily ever afters.Extra Notes / Call to Action:The Eff Your Fears podcast by Ashley Menard https://www.effyourfears.com/I’m Kind of a Big Deal by Christophe Zajak-Denek https://pod.link/1484411273Armchair Historians by Anne-Marie Cannon www.armchairhistorians.comNew York Adventure Club www.nyadventureclub.com --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 BandsSection 1 Music: I Guess I Will Have To Change My Plans by Ambrose & His Orchestra, Album The Great British Dance BandsSection 2 Music: In the Mood for Love by Freddy Gardner, Album EleganceSection 3 Music: If This Is Only The Beginning by Billy Ternent, Album EleganceEnd Music: My Heart Belongs to Daddy by Billy Cotton, Album The Great British Dance Bands