Скачать или смотреть The Glamorous Life of Doris Duke: The Last Gilded Age Heiress

She was born into one of America’s greatest fortunes.

As the only child of tobacco magnate James Buchanan Duke, Doris Duke inherited a vast empire at just 12 years old — instantly becoming one of the wealthiest women in the world.

But Doris Duke was far more than an heiress.

She became a global traveler, art collector, equestrian champion, philanthropist, and cultural patron. From Newport mansions to Hawaiian estates, from European palaces to New York high society, her life spanned glamour, tragedy, romance, controversy, and reinvention.

In this cinematic deep dive, we explore:

• The rise of the Duke tobacco fortune
• Doris Duke’s extraordinary inheritance
• Her lavish homes and architectural passion
• Her love of Islamic art and cultural preservation
• High-profile relationships and public scrutiny
• The challenges of being “the richest girl in the world”
• Her philanthropic legacy and lasting impact

Was she simply the last symbol of Gilded Age wealth — or something far more complex?

This is the story of a woman navigating unimaginable privilege in a rapidly changing world.

If you love Gilded Age history, powerful heiresses, historic mansions, and untold stories of America’s elite — this documentary brings Doris Duke’s world to life.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS

00:00 – The Girl Who Inherited a Fortune
05:30 – The Duke Tobacco Empire
14:40 – Becoming the “Richest Girl in the World”
23:10 – Mansions of Newport & Beyond
32:45 – Global Travels and Cultural Passion
42:30 – Love, Marriage & Public Attention
52:20 – Controversy and Complicated Headlines
1:02:15 – Art, Architecture & Preservation
1:12:40 – Philanthropy and the Doris Duke Foundation
1:22:00 – The Legacy of the Last Heiress

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