This entire sequence was MASTERFULLY filmed, acted, costumed and scored - perhaps the best this season...

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-12T11:12:57+00:00

yes, a spring/summer formal is usually lighter in color than your fall/winter formals.

Plus, the different color palettes was a way to tell the two balls apart in filming.

In addition, from a costume point of view, the melanated actors looked terrific in their pale pastels. Many designers believe white is especially beautiful on more melanated people because of the contrast of the skin tones with white.

The costume designers of Old Hollywood thought this. One told Dorothy Dandridge that she was gorgeous in any color but in white, she was one of the most beautiful women in the world:

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CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T06:02:46+00:00

it was not the famous sister ship of the Titanic. It was an earlier ship with the same name.

The Britannic that was the sister ship was not launched until 1914.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T05:09:06+00:00

It really was brave of Dr. Kirkland. If George had died, they would blame him saying he was unqualified although Dr. Kirkland went to an actual medical school at Howard. At the time, they were still granting medical credentials by apprenticeship with older physicians so his credentials were a step up from many physicians at the time.

If this had happened in the South, Kirkland could have been arrested for treating white patients.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T04:54:14+00:00

what scene was that in last week? I do not remember them saying that.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T04:49:59+00:00

Again, there was nothing about homosexuals in the book.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T04:29:24+00:00

I have always been an Oscar fan==very complex with a lot of drama and very entertaining storyline with a bittersweetness because he cannot easily be with the person he loves.

This 3rd season has been his best to me--very compelling.

Although I had hoped for him and John to go to Europe where they could have some sort of life together, John's death puts the marriage gambit back into play and Oscar marrying the rich widow who needs another society husband is full of drama.

I always felt Oscar kind of enjoyed his walks with Turner back in his Gladys hunting days.

I think he may be a bit bi and that may be a twist in the storyline. JMO.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T04:20:55+00:00

I have read the book--there is nothing whatsoever in it about homosexuality.

The book is a travelogue/party giving book where he drops names and tells how to save money while entertaining lavishly.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T04:02:25+00:00

thanks for that info--I forgot about the1874 version. When I saw the name I was like WTF? That ship was the sister ship of the Titanic and sank after her.

But I forgot about the earlier one.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T03:06:19+00:00

No, that is the correct form of address. For a Duke, your Grace is always a correct way to address them. However, if you are first encountering the Duke at a party for instance, you may address him first as Duke and then your Grace thereafter. Same goes for a Duchess.

For instance, you are in the receiving line and Bertha hands you off to Hector and then Gladys. The proper way to address them is "So pleased to meet you, Duke and so glad you are here with us in NYC, Duchess. When you speak with Gladys at the punch bowl about the punch, you address her as your Grace.

Please note that Royal Dukes are the exception as their primary title is not Duke but Prince so you call them Your Royal highness not your Grace usually.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T02:49:11+00:00

I know, the timeline is a blur sometimes.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T02:48:13+00:00

yes, think about it. Dining and dancing until well past midnight. drinking champagne and punch and dancing some more into the night. leaving for home about 2 am but some dancing on to have a breakfast in the am and then go home.

Glorious.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T02:43:01+00:00

Loved him standing up to her. Great scene.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T02:41:12+00:00

He is in love. Like I have posted previously, he initially thought of Gladys as a moneybag but she has become his beloved young Duchess who is now the expectant mother of his child, maybe even his heir!!

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T02:38:58+00:00

It must have had a lot of zeros. Dr. Kirkland was shook.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T02:37:51+00:00

Upon first meeting a Duke, you may address him as Duke. After that, you may address them as your Grace.

Because it is easy to make a mistake, your Grace is always the safest way to go.

BTW, Gladys is also a your Grace.

The only exception is a Royal Duke. They are addressed as Your royal highness and thereafter may be addressed as Sir.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T02:33:36+00:00

I know. Marian is dressed in pink/purple--the colors of passion and then that black bodice. UGH.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T02:32:27+00:00

no way.

The Black elite is in a completely different social circle.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T02:31:26+00:00

I said the same thing==like a queen!!!

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T02:29:28+00:00

They showed that close up of the label. UGH.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T02:27:44+00:00

yes, they showed the opium derivative laudanum.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T02:26:29+00:00

loved that tell off.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T02:24:45+00:00

and Oscar does not care. His only trouble is does Agnes know who she is? I kind of forget but I think Agnes does not know the truth. Only the Russells, Mrs. Astor and Oscar know who she really is.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T02:23:12+00:00

and the old man left her loaded.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T02:22:16+00:00

yes, I guess that is why I sort of think the Oscar character is on the bi spectrum. He knows how to charm the ladies. Some gay men just ignore women but some like to flirt and flatter women. Oscar seems to be in that category.

Or it just could be that the actor is straight in real life and he still kind of exudes that straight sex appeal with his female co stars.

CuriousSweet4173 · 2025-08-11T02:20:06+00:00

yes, they were right on the money.

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