The Secret Life of Gloria Guinness. The Socialite Spy
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- čas přidán 10. 05. 2024
- Step into the enigmatic world of Gloria Guinness, a name synonymous with the clandestine allure of high society and espionage in our new documentary, "The Socialite Spy." Born amidst the Mexican Revolution, Gloria evolved into a mesmerizing icon, mingling with the Nazi elite and dining with historical figures like Hitler, only to later align with American intelligence. Known for her stunning beauty and sophisticated fashion sense, she was not just a socialite but a rumored spy, navigating the treacherous waters of international intrigue. From rivalries with Babe Paley, to Jackie Kennedy, to affairs with the Nazi spymaster.
This film delves into her remarkable life-from her early years in revolutionary Mexico to her transformation into a countess in Nazi Germany, and her subsequent entanglements in the world of espionage. We explore her role as a fashion icon who shaped trends and her interactions with Truman Capote's Swans, her mysterious wartime activities, and her glamorous yet controversial presence at the heart of 20th-century geopolitics.
Join us as we unravel the layers behind the glamorous façade of Gloria Guinness, revealing a life filled with contradictions and challenges, marked by her relentless pursuit of power and influence. Discover how she became one of the most captivating figures of her era, leaving behind a legacy that continues to fascinate and provoke debate.
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As much as possible I try to leave personal opinions and feelings out of the videos and simply tell the story of the people. I will say here though that, my personal feelings on Gloria are quite negative, she never criticized Hitler or the Reich and enjoyed herself when the Nazis were in power, then when it was clear the war was lost she got of there as fast as she could and found people to protect her from any problems. There is also evidence she actively assisted the Reich as a spy, though this has never been definitively confirmed. I hope you enjoy the stories, and I am eager to read your comments about her.
Thank you, I appreciate your story telling style.
It never does not amaze me that these women sell their souls so easily....
A woman will do anything to please everybody and just to eat it is 2024 still men are never happy unless they own you so very sad the shit from the very beginning of time we are trash just saying.
Hitlers rise was of the time, Germany were repaying massive war reparations, then there was the depression, so the working class really were on their knees, You also need to remember at the time Jews were not allowed to vote or own land, so they lived mainly in cities. If I look at the protests today where Jews are once again being blamed for the problems in the middle east, if a Hitler came along now, every socialist would be backing them. You also have to remember Germany had a Liberal government, and unfortunately there attitude is live and let live, conservatism had lost its place, not every German who backed Hitler knew about his Jew, Gay, communist or fascist hate, he only tolerated Mussolini because he needed him. I think you need to look at circumstance and preservation of self as well.
Clothes horse, serial cheater, shallow life, etc. Nuts
Dreadful woman...
Yeah she appears to be a vapid, petty hypocrite and not inspirational at all.
Like many of her peers, Gloria Guinness was a smoker, possibly to maintain her emaciated figure. Her death was possibly related to smoking. Not a mystery.
And anorexia.
@ch de deristinadiaz4349
You may be right.
Jackie Kennedy was chain smoker. She's had miscarriages due to side-effects of smoking
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis, born under the sun sign of Leo, with Scorpio rising, was, is and always be, the fashion icon, to end all fashion icons. Her personal magnetism made made it possible for her to look chic, even in a simple black top, white capris and sandals. And Mrs. Onassis attraction went beyond her physical appearance. She was brilliant. As a young girl, her favorite poet was Byron. But, she was born during the days when, "Men were men, and women took Valium." There was so much she played down in order to not "scare men away." Mrs. Guinness, unfortunately, sounds like an insecure high school girl who needed a bit too much reassurance. Did she really need to be such a b-with-a-itch to Mrs. Paley? Chronological age can so often differ, vastly, from a person's mental and emotional age.
Jackie was best of everyone and everything. ❤❤❤ Missed
Agreed. When she was first lady, she had to be stylish and classic. When she was with Onassis, I think she had less pressure to look perfect than when she was First Lady.
Truly beautiful narration. As to Gloria out for number one until she achieved the Guinness millions
Gloria’s mother ‘Never settle for second best’
Gloria ‘Right! Line up all the men twice my age, the married men and the Nazis’
Girl don’t get jealous
Not jealous..
Social climbing and security in $$$ marriages
People forget how popular facism was, not just in Germany, it had a lot of supporters worldwide
Sadly. it still is.
And history is repeating itself but, it seems (to me) now in countries I never thought would ever lean in that direction.
I see Pamela Harriman with Gloria in this video. Wonder if she was good friends with fellow courtesan Pamela?
Thanks for this - nice to be reminded how lucky most of us are, not to be as shallow ane pathetic as this dreadful woman was
She only married loel Guinness for the money-soooo sad
A smart woman marries for love and money/ stability
Many women did, especially back then. Look at Jackie O...
“Fashion in nuns clothing”?!?!😂
That's why Gloria G. was stylish because she saw the design on nuns habit
Jackie didn't care ! She wasn't just about clothes !
Jackie would often buy clothes wear them once and sell them. As Onassis would pay for all her clothes, so she used it as a way to save to money. For her it was about creating money for her children; she and Lee had very different habits.
Guadalajara is a Spanish city which gave the name to the Mexican one.
I’m new and subscribed. Left a comment the other day but leaving a new one. Love your voice! Perfect for documentaries and well done.
Sorry I missed it. I am glad to have you with us. Welcome:) And thanks.
Thank you for this informative and well-produced upload. I'm glad YT's algorithm suggested your channel. I don't find Ms. Guinness the least attractive. She reminds me of Cruella DeVille, or even the Wicked Witch of the West. I'm not favorably impressed.
Thanks for the comment and the watch ❤
One thing is clear about Gloria and the other swans. They knew what they wanted and pursued it: money and position achieved through marriages to super wealthy men. My interest is this: did these women not self-reflect? To live as they did, it doesn’t appear that they did. It brings to mind today’s “swans” like Melania Trump.
And Megain - you know who I'm talking about! Sluts out for money only.
" and after many a Summer dies the swan... "
Tennyson.
Hmmm. i had never heard of Gloria Guinness before. Interesting yet pathetic in so many ways. Thanks for sharing this.
Look around at the society you live in. It’s not much different
Never heard of her and hope never to hear of her again.
Very interesting thank you
narcissist personality disorder is a result of parenting , its a learned behaviour. money is the root of all evil
There is a genetic component too /its not only about parenting - - - much of it is they inherit what is called the stubborn gene/the waring gene/the criminal gene/and their brains have to thin grey matter in the frontal cortex where empathy is!
Money is not the root of all evil. Rather, it’s the love of money that is the root of all evil. The distinction between those two sayings is meaningful.
Very good ! Marvellous story!
Thank you!
Interesting story and great narration. I will watch some of your other videos. Is there a theme to your investigations into the people you highlight?
Mostly Yes, The focus is on Iconic Women, both well known and lesser known ones. At times I will do biographies on more contemporary people and men as well as some tumultuous relationships. But Mostly I enjoy telling people's stories; a lot depends what people are interested in.
Easy when you trollop your way through life!!
3:34. I don't understand how Gloria as Mexican was in any danger of running afoul of Nazi ethnic laws. She was a Catholic and the Nazi's did not target Latins. Italy and Mussolini were German allies, after all, and Hitler beseeched Franco of Spain to enter W.W. II on Germany's side.
Gloria could potentially have faced trouble under the Aryan laws of the Nazi regime due to her Mexican heritage and her marriage to a German-Jewish businessman named Franz-Egon von Fürstenberg. The Nazi regime's Aryan laws, particularly the Nuremberg Laws enacted in 1935, were racial laws that forbade marriages and sexual relations between Jews and persons of "German or related blood." These laws also included broad provisions for who was considered non-Aryan, including people of non-European descent.
Given Gloria's Mexican background, she would not have been considered Aryan under these laws. Moreover, her association and marriage to a Jewish individual would have further complicated her status, possibly subjecting her to discriminatory actions and legal consequences. Franz-Egon von Fürstenberg, despite being Jewish, managed to navigate the difficult and dangerous environment under the Nazi regime due to several factors:
Aristocratic Status and Connections: Franz-Egon was part of the aristocratic Fürstenberg family, which had significant social and political connections. This aristocratic status might have provided him some initial protection or the ability to negotiate his position within the society, despite the racial laws against Jews.
Conversion and Name Changes: Franz-Egon converted to Catholicism from Judaism and changed his name during the Nazi era, likely as a survival strategy to distance himself from his Jewish heritage in the face of anti-Semitic laws.
Despite these moves by him, he was still sent to the Russian front. Gloria however had a new relationship with the German spymaster, General Reinhard Gehlen, which continued to aid in her protection.
As for your point about Spain, Spanish people, while European, were generally not considered "Aryan" under the strictest interpretations of Nazi racial ideology. Southern Europeans, including Italians, Greeks, and Spaniards, were often viewed as less desirable compared to the "Nordic" ideal that the Nazis glorified. However, the application of these racial theories could be inconsistent and influenced by political and diplomatic relationships.
During the era, the relationship between Nazi Germany and Spain, led by the fascist dictator Francisco Franco, was complex. Franco's regime was aligned with Nazi Germany ideologically and politically during certain periods, particularly during the Spanish Civil War when Nazi Germany supported Franco's Nationalist forces. Due to these political alliances, Spaniards may not have faced the same level of racial scrutiny as other groups, despite not fitting the "Aryan" ideal. This political dimension often influenced how Nazi racial policies were applied in practice, showing that the ideology could be adapted for strategic alliances.
Mexicans, being predominantly of a mix of Indigenous and Spanish descent, with a significant proportion of individuals also having African and Asian heritage due to Mexico's diverse history, would have been classified as non-Aryan under Nazi racial laws. The ideology held by the Nazis placed a strong emphasis on racial purity and was explicitly racist and supremacist, ranking ethnic groups according to a pseudoscientific hierarchy that regarded Northern Europeans as superior.
Despite this, the real-world application of Nazi racial laws and ideology was sometimes influenced by political and economic considerations. For instance, during the 1930s and 1940s, Germany had diplomatic and economic relations with Mexico. These relations often required a more nuanced approach than the stark categories set out in Nazi racial ideology. However, the fundamental views of the regime remained deeply racist and exclusionary, focusing heavily on ethnic and racial purity as central tenets.
It is difficult in these brief documentaries to break down all of the details, and how the Aryan Laws were sometimes used selectively, but Gloria could very well have been targeted by these laws had the regime wished it so as for the reasons listed above.
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As a Mexican descendant, what you do not know about Nazism, is a lot.
@@livinglife4835 Oh, really? What did Hitler or the Nazis have to say about Mexico or Latin America? Germany had quite good relations with Argentina during the war. I rather doubt Mexico was even on Hitler's map as he was fighting a two-front world war in Europe and Northern Africa.
@@MythicMindScape21 That’s hogwash, there were Hispanics living in Germany at the time as they didn’t face that kind of discrimination. Mexicans were not seen as non-white people like they were and still are in the USA. She wouldn’t have been a target, but her Jewish husband most definitely would have been. Mexican is a nationality, not a race.
Liked money and standing where ever she found it, even with the nazis, disgusting.
Superbe🙏👌
As a old fashioned feminist who came of age in the late 19970s I realized that in the '1950s a woman had to seem to always say no to sex, but in the 60s a woman who said no was somehow "uptight".... recognizing the coercive pressure inherent in pseudo-leftist hedonism I looked to the fashion greats whose style worked in every era like Kelly, Chanel, Kennedy, Simpson, to know how to dress during a career that took me too often to professional spaces previously open only to men - to use the power of the aesthetic to allow the men to feel comfortable with me in the work space but disabusing them on sight of any unacceptable fantasies too many harbored. As for their past sins, I was raised to know we are all sinners, myself included, to judge as I would hope to be judged - so I do my best not to. I did not share her politics but the one thing I liked about those amazing women was at least they closed ranks on Truman Capote when his psychopathy was finally revealed. As for the clothing first I learned to sew very well and later on I learned to build a wardrobe around the best black suit I could afford. The French are right: how much better for everyone even the planet itself, were we to make purchasing decisions based on style not trends? G
Very interesting take and opinion, thank you for sharing.
Spy? Because she was married to the wrong side? Promiscuous? By whose standards? Todays? Compared to men? Give her credit; she wasn’t a traitor like Chanel, and Chanel made millions after the war. And we’re all just jealous because it looks like she had a 19” waist.
I admire her beautiful long neck and elegant appearance and strong colouring.
Jackie Kennedy and a beautiful fashion icon
Yes, I am sure Jackie was not a bit bothered about it, I spoke a lot about her in the video about Jackie. Whereas to Gloria fashion/appearance was everything.
Gloria Guiness was certainly stylish and beautiful.. but what stands out about most of the women you feature are survivalists.
They are resilient, ambitious and often petty like whose on the best dressed list above me? And marriages are about money & social advancement.
Thank you for interesting short bios❤👍👏
This lady is really interesting....The Great Survivor ....To say that she was " forced to be just a housewife " is a trite remark . Maybe she decided that her play might not bring her credit and her husband advised her of the fact. This housewife would be the titled mistress of great houses and numerous staff and maybe in the light of that and being able to write for Harper's that her husband advice better be taken. One can only be lucky so many times.
Why am I not surprised that she made friends with the Duchess of Windsor?
One day I will make a video on her; there is so much to say or maybe I will make it about all of those women who were around the Prince at that time. The 'American Adverturesses' As they were often called. She is certainly an interesting character but her story has been told many times, so I need to find a fresh take on it.
@@MythicMindScape21 I was just making a flippant comment on the fact that they were both rather friendly with the Nazi élite!
@@marijo1951 Indeed many people forget that about Edward. The Queen mother never did.
@@MythicMindScape21 I thinkEdward went beyond just hobnobbing with the Nazis, and was a genuine traitor. Maybe the full truth will emerge one day, but I doubt it.
What an empty, horrid person she was
A interesting woman
narration should be more slower
we cannot run after words and enjoying the story at the same time.
You can change the speed on youtube for how quick or slow you would like video to be. If English is not your first language it is a great way to learn, but the speed at .75 percent in the settings.
Sounds like a horrible shallow woman. Jackie was much more elegant IMO
what a bunch of creeps!
Achieved so much in the realm of shallowness and yet so little . Trying to see how her survival instincts and sense of worth or self were honed in childhood to basically deny who she was to marry up and out. It’s a shame that energy could have been used for ethical altruistic goals. Today she would be aligned with the extremist right wing mega rich. Opportunistic and ultimately self hating .
Is Daphne Guinness a relative of Gloria.
Yes, but not closely. Loel Guinness was a cousin to Jonathan Guinness, the 3rd Baron Moyne, who is Daphne Guinness's father.
@@MythicMindScape21 Thankyou
A vacuous and pointless existence .
And your point is she is nothing.
Not much different than the American goddess Kim kardashian. Except Gloria was much prettier
After reading your personal opinion of this woman, I am disapointed. You have set a dark tone which has clearly had an impact in this comment section. I would like to say that we do not know, what it was like for her (and other woman) survival is a complicated thing, requiring us to consider and actually do things we are not likely to do at other times in life. I am even more disappointed that so many people rush to comment and judge her private sex life as harshly as they do. For those of you who do make those harsh judgements maybe ask yourself why hers matters to you! I would also like to point out your statement "There is also evidence she actively assisted the Reich as a spy, though this has never been definitively confirmed." IF it has not been definitively confirmed.....it remains RUMOUR-GOSSIP!
Sorry to disappoint you, I included no opinion in the video. Telling her story in a fair and I hope unbiased way, and allowing people to make their own decisions. However in the comments section I gave mine. The video speaks as a biography, the comment section is only an opinion where mine is as valid as yours or anyone else's. It is why your thoughts and opinion are welcome and just as valid as mine, and I hope people engage with you to either agree or disagree.
@@MythicMindScape21 The video you presented was well done I thank you for that. I failed to state that at the start of my comment. You are correct, your opinion is your opinion and of course as valuable as any other. I
@@kimberleymansfield1099 Thank you for your opinion as well.
My opinion is that she was not someone I would have been interested in knowing.
@@mariamead4444 I would have been very interested in knowing her!!!!!
Gloria seems to have been a nice person .... !!! 😆
What an adventurer!
Her quotes, coming from her mouth are really laughable!
What an awful emoty life. She was nt a verynice person at all
The women of Mexican descendants, are ao beautiful and so interesting. Gloria is one of the best.
creepy reply!
BORING, another rich ladder climber. Who cares.