The Tragic lives of Truman Capote's Swans #history #documentary

The lives and death's of all of Truman Capote's so called "swans"
00:00 introduction
01:37 Barbara "Babe" Paley
12:37 Nancy "Slim" Keith
27:00 Pamela Harriman
36:48 Gloria Guinness
45:34 Lucy Douglas "C.Z" Guest
50:41 Marella Agnelli
57:42 Lee Radziwill
1:09:02 The Fallout From "La Cote Basque 1965"

All of the information that i used in this video was pulled from "Capote's women" by Laurence Leamer

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[StoriesThroughTime]

I’m so sorry if the audio is messed up and gets too loud or too low in some places or if I sound weird or rushed, I’m still new to recording 🫣. I really wanted to get this video up before the premiere of Feud season 2 but it took me way longer to edit than I thought it would because it was so long! Also I'm sorry if i mispronounce any words or names! All I know is I am NEVER making an hour long video again 😭.

[SMtWalkerS]

What a fascinating story! Money, houses, travel, jewels, husbands, lovers, ignored children. These women had so much, but there is a thick strand of unhappiness and selfishness. Very, very interesting. Great job! Thank you!!

[paulaartandmusic]

Two lessons: never share your secrets and never repeat what someone shares with you. It ruins friendships and reputations.

[miguelfernandes]

I ended up a 10 year friendship after finding out this former friend shared all of my personal business to everyone he knew. Such betrayals can wreak havoc in the mind for a long while.

[TechnicJunglist]

Capote, like Warhol, loved to surround himself with shiny, charismatic, & rich individuals. Both grew up poor and reveled in the limelight of their success. Excellent video. Thank you.

[lisal.]

I never heard a better rendition of these women and the world they lived in. Outstanding job! 😊

[julietteyork]

Moral of the story: Be careful who you confide in. If you have a writer in your immediate circle, be extra careful.

[alonzobishop]

Gore Vidal’s comment on Capote’s death as being “a wise career move” was pretty spot on…

[catherinesmith]

These ladies were the idols of my youth. This was so thoroughly done, and so informative I immediately felt much better about myself and all my life's choices.

[nancyvillines]

One thing I'll say is that anything Truman said need's to be taken with a grain of salt.

[joansutton]

the worst aspect of these sorts of people - they ignored their own children.

[ajwilliams]

The problem with the Swans and Truman is that they were all 2 much alike. They were self absorbed, out for themselves, loved to gossip others secrets but expected nobody would gossip theirs

[idlave]

Nice job - and MORE archival photographs and video's that I haven't seen before. Someone did a lot of research to find these.

[Tomovox_PAMS_Radio_JIngles]

I've been watching a lot of videos this week about Capote and The Swans; until the FX series I was completely unaware of any of this. By far yours is the most enjoyable and comprehensive. I feel like I received a multi-year education in this one video. I love the editing with the quick blackouts and slow fade-ins between images. The narration isn't grating or annoying like with nearly all the other videos I've watched. Now I feel like I have a better understanding of this world of High Society and the story of Capote and The Swans. Thank you for such an amazing and well-done video.

[Silvanam]

Something worth mentioning is that Truman's complicated relationship with his mother probably influenced the way he viewed his "swans". His mother basically abandoned him (she left him with some relatives at 4 years old) after divorcing his father. It was said by Truman and others that his mother desperately wanted to go from a nobody in the south to a glamorous life in New York. She changed her name and went into Manhattan looking for a rich man and the opportunities that came with it only to come back time after time crying to Truman about being broken-hearted and apologizing to him. She would repeat that cycle throughout his childhood. I believe that he adored the luxury and status that came with these women, but equally resented them and didn't consider them as equals because in his eyes they were looking for an easy and superficial way to make it, going out their way to do whatever it took to maintain their life style.

[benedettakiriaki]

That's exactly how historical documentaries and biographies should be: Truthful, no-nonsense but also respectful and unbiased. I hope someday you have your research published, I would genuinely love to read something written by you. Keep up the good work 🙏👍

[Huckfintress]

Marry for money and you’ll pay for every penny

[rosemarykennedy]

A most comprehensive and interesting account of Capote’s Swans ❤

[SS-qxnh]

This video was GREAT, and will enhance the rest of Feud for me. I personally appreciated the long format! Liked and subscribed!

[beverlyhayshouston]

Brooke Hayward, the daughter of Leland Hayward and Margaret Sullivan wrote an autobiography titled Haywire. It is wonderful.