Million Dollar American Princesses
Overview
Elizabeth McGovern delves into the captivating tales of young American heiresses whose real-life experiences inspired the beloved series Downton Abbey. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century leading up to World War One, this series highlights how over 200 daughters of America's burgeoning industrial elite married into the financially struggling British nobility. With their wealth, charm, and cleverness, these women transformed the English aristocracy and influenced the course of history in remarkable ways.
Episodes
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1
Cash For Class
Known as "the nouveau riche," these newly wealthy individuals, often overlooked by New York's elite, turn their ambitions toward England, swiftly inte...
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Wedding of the Century
By 1895, unions between the daughters of affluent American families and financially struggling British nobility were in full swing. However, these mar...
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3
Movers & Shakers
In the 1930s, the influence of America's millionaire heiresses opens doors for a new wave of American women to reshape the British aristocracy. Some c...
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Queens of the Screen
Three American actresses were on the verge of stepping into the most significant roles of their lives, far from Los Angeles. Join Elizabeth McGovern, ...
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2
Queens of Culture
With a deep love for art, music, and breaking societal barriers, the "Queens of Culture" emerged as three dynamic and empowered Million Dollar America...
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3
Beautiful and Doomed
Elizabeth McGovern delves deeper into the lives of the Million Dollar American Princesses that inspired "Downton Abbey," focusing on the unfortunate r...
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4
Leading Ladies
Three prominent American heiresses made their mark in England, significantly influencing fashion, interior design, and even Parliament. Elizabeth McGo...
