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Junkyard Baron's Lavish Party Exposes Gilded Age Lies and Ambition
9 Oct
Summary
- Eccentric tycoon Norman Henry hosts star-studded party at country estate
- Tensions flare between Norman, his wife Marian, and her socialite sister Rosie
- Mysterious "Artist" character questions Norman's ability to pay, eyes Marian
As the Gilded Age nears its end, junkyard baron Norman Henry is hosting a star-studded party at his country estate. Among the guests are luminaries like Thomas Edison, Edgar Degas, and Evelyn Nesbit. However, the event is not without its drama.
Tensions are high between Norman and his wife, Marian, who longs for the excitement of the city. Their bickering is interrupted by the arrival of Marian's socialite sister, Rosie, who questions Marian's word choice in describing the event as a "tale of rebirth." Meanwhile, a mysterious figure known as "The Artist," played by Danny Huston, makes eyes at Marian while also questioning Norman's ability to pay him.
The party is a cauldron of lies, mystery, and ambition, with characters trading barbs and insults. Vaudeville star Nora Bayes performs, only to be cut down by the sharp-tongued Rosie. As the truth begins to emerge, it becomes clear that this is not a simple tale of murder, but rather a "cautionary tale" of the complex and messy realities of the Gilded Age.
