The Scandalous Lives of Truman Capote's Swans: The women who defined an Era.

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Dive into the glamorous yet turbulent life of Nancy "Slim" Keith, a leading figure among Truman Capote's Swans and a pioneer of post-World War II American high society. As FX’s Feud: Capote vs. The Swans captures audiences, we shift focus to Slim Keith—the original 'California Girl'—whose effortless style and influence reshaped fashion, celebrity culture, and the upper echelons of American society.

In this deep dive, explore Slim’s rise from a dramatic childhood to her status as one of the most revered socialites of her time, embodying American glamour. Discover her marriage to Hollywood director Howard Hawks and her connections with legends like Clark Gable and Ernest Hemingway, as well as her role in defining post-war luxury, ambition, and romance.

Uncover Slim's complex relationships within New York’s elite circles, including her friendships with Babe Paley, Pamela Churchill, Gloria Guinness, Lee Radziwill, and C.Z. Guest, along with the scandalous fallout with Capote after La Côte Basque 1965. This is not just the story of a woman but of an era marked by social betrayals, unspoken truths, and shifts in women’s roles.

0:00 Introduction
0:44 Pamela Churchill
18:45 Slim Keith
29:47 Lee Radziwill & Jackie Kennedy
1:09:12 Gloria Guinness
1:21:33 C.Z. Guest
1:38:29 Babe Paley

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