The Wild Life Of Natacha Rambova | Ballerina, Designer, Actress and Egyptologist

Natacha Rambova is best known as the second wife of 1920s actor Rudolph Valentino, but she was a fascinating person in her own right. She had many careers and remains an interesting part of silent film history, which she contributed to with her magnificent costume and set design, and her influence on her husbands career.

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[indiascarlett]

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If you want to find out more about Natacha and Rudy, I'd recommend reading 'Madame Valentino' by Michael Morris and 'Dark Lover' by Emily W. Leider, both are available for free on archive.org.

[GrandOldMovies]

What a fascinating life and woman! Thank you for this lovely and deeply researched video. Rambova has been slightingly portrayed most of the time, especially in relation to Valentino; great to know what a complex, accomplished, and well-rounded person she was. And her designs are beautiful.

[shannonk.]

This is an absolutely magnificent biography of one of the most important early silent movie set/costume designers in Natahca Rambova. I have long been a Valentino fan, but never really knew much about Natacha. You put a lot of work into this video and it's much appreciated. Thank you so very much for uploading this video and for your research. Bravo to you💌💌💌

[ravenlass]

India, you are one of the best. Not only do you have a wonderful narrative voice, but you also take great care when presenting your videos to be factual and thorough. I've been a great admirer of Natacha's since I was a small child, and more recently having read the excellent book "Madame Valentino" which restores the dignity of her real love with Rudy, and her very real talents. Definitely a Renaissance Woman for all our times.

[QueenOfTheNorth]

Natacha Rambova is my spirit animal. Thanks for sharing her story!

[simewood]

Really enjoyed this anazing biography. Well produced. A criticism, vary the pace of the narration, and use the pause.

[lauragarrard]

This was a fascinating and well-researched story! Thank you.

[poorthing]

Myrna Loy was in the Kosloff dance company/taking lessons when Kosloff worked in Hollywood.
Ms Loy was fascinated with Rambova, she thought her the most beautiful woman she'd ever seen, long thick golden brown hair worn in braids wrapped around her head & unusual golden eyes.

(Nazimova was Nancy Reagans godmother!)

A wonderful book if you can find it
Is Madam Valentino

[rl]

Wow! I've only read and heard negative things about her. Thank you for presenting this thorough examination of her and her brilliant mind.

[elizabethfreshour]

This was fascinating. I always wanted to know more about Natacha. Rudy was a beauty but she was truly, expansively creative and interesting.

[janmargaret]

She was a fascinating and clever woman. An interesting insight into her life and later her life with Rudy. I think she was painted in a bad light by those in Hollywood. She wanted the best for Rudy and fought for him and tried to protect him from the greedy profiteers in the film industry. Just as any wife worth her salt would do. I think she loved him very much. It is so sad that their marriage ended the way it did. Had things been different I think he would possibly have gone on to direct films and she would have been at his side supporting him. Thank you I really enjoyed this.

[tarbhnathrac]

Extraordinary woman. Exceptionally well done video. Kudos.

[Bea-fg]

She was her own woman, kathern hepburn felt the same way about children. Well done she was very pretty, enjoyed this very much thank you

[steveculbert]

Natacha's mother's fourth marriage was to my friend's grandfather Richard Hudnutt. Hudnutt manufactured cosmetics and perfume. In 1969 he was tge oldest living graduate of Princeton. My friend was Stephen Hudnutt Lutz.

[jaburadvocacia]

SPECTACULAR video, research, presentation & narration style. Congratulations!!!

[monsieurarias]

Thank you for these excellent documentaries! Could you please make one about ballerina Mathilde Kchessinska? She had an extraordinary life too

[elizabethcloutman]

Thank you so much for telling us about this fascinating woman. I knew of Valentino and his early death, but nothing else of his life. Fascinating and so well done!Again, thank you so much!

[rosannacellini]

Thankyou for this sensational biogaphy!! I've heard of Natasha, but knew little about her except, she was with Valentino. She was so multi-talented and very intelligent. She sure didn't let grass grow under her feet. She was so adventurous, more than any Actress/dancer, I've heard of. I love the fact that she had compassion for animals, and hated if they were mistreated. My uncle saw a man beating his dog, and he got out of his car and beat him with the chain, he used on the poor dog, and took the dog away from him, many years ago. She was always working on educational projects in her later years, till her death. She's one of the most facinating, people I have learned about. I love to watch old movies. RIP Natasha. 🙏🩰🌹🌹💐💐

[steveculbert]

Thank you for your informative, well produced documentary. I hope that in your future videos you will slow your narration; as it stands here, the solidly factual post seems hurriedly read. Regardless of my criticism, thank you very much for your efforts.

[deniseconsultant]

Absolutely fascinating content and very well put together I’m impressed