Gloria Swanson's LA HOUSES | Secret Affair with A KENNEDY

[@suefox6164]

Gloria Swanson and Joe Kennedy were something else. Thanks again for a very interesting and informative vlog!

[@yolandadelazerda207]

Jordan you and the JAHster are precious!! I LOVE how he sneeks in for a cuddle!

[@stellaritchie1776]

Hello from beautiful Scotland your wee dog is so beautiful xxx

[@sallylouise9826]

Loved the secret history of Gloria Swanson, and her houses were beautiful. what a jerk of a man shouting at you to stop filming. Look forward to your video tomorrow, sounds exciting.

[@MummyBrown]

Ha, that guy was a jerk indeed. I got the same treatment when I was doing some shots of the Bugsy death house from the current residents. It makes me wonder who is living there now, I mean why else would they care??

[@thejohnsonlife4929]

Just went on "Celebrity" tour in Hollywood (a week ago) and our tour guide said Floyd Mayweather lived there now. Don't know how true that is but yeah.

[@Traci.Johnson.Francisco]

It was probably a security guard. I don't understand what the harm is in filming?

[@janicegarner8454]

Sunset Boulevard is one of my all time favorites

[@jude1515]

I read a book on the Kennedy's once. If the book was accurate Rose Kennedy knew what was going on. Catholics didn't divorce in those days.

[@lianelayman7577]

He also had an affair with Marlene Detrick.

[@SubterraneanChick]

Without a doubt she knew. The secret was widely known within both bi-coastal social circles.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Not only Catholics, divorce was rare and considered scandalous before the late 1950's/1960's The RCC did not allow divorced and susequently (civil, not church) remarried RC people to receive Holy Communion. In the past.... An RCC annulment could be obtained in very rare cases, so that the divorced Catholic could remarry in the Church. RCC annulments (not the same as a civil annulment) are more common nowadays. Nowadays .... Some people claim that the RCC approves too many church annulments in the USA.

[@cocoaorange1]

The church cannot win.

[@Mamadukee1]

Of cause, his wife knew , par for the cause !!!!

[@richardburton5278]

I love it when you show the rain on the pool. I sleep to KZbin videos of thunder storms every night. Thanks Jordan!

[@craigmartins5542]

the Beverly Drive house was torn down in the early 1980s and it was famously known for her golden bath tub.

[@javimu111]

And I lived in the house to the RIGHT of it!! Not the one on the corner but the one tucked way in the back which has a driveway right next to the house (the driveway is to the very right of this house).

[@laney3182]

I know a lot about Gloria Swanson. I met people in New York in the 80s who knew Gloria Swanson. She was a huge star in the 1920s. Huge!! Joe Kennedy destroyed her life took her money and left her with nothing. He used Gloria Swanson to break into the movies and destroyed her life. Joe Kennedy was a real bastard not only to her but to many people in his life. The great thing about Gloria Swanson is that she literally picked herself up and started all over again. She was a courageous and great lady! I admire her!!

[@lilsamantha1]

How did he steal from her?? Im reading arnold swachengger book right now but after done will read gloria!!

[@theresaabernathy2692]

Does anybody know the address of this house

[@Mamadukee1]

Joe Kennedy had no moral compass what so ever , a liar, a thief, and he got his son in the White House with the help of the mafia fact, not fiction it's all out there, karma came for him and he deserved every bit of it !!!!😊

[@davidginn8730]

Jordan great video, Gloria really was a great star in her time, because silent films had no language barrier, and even though the films were silent the actors did have scripts and did speak, even if no one heard them, they learn to convey their words with their faces.

[@SymphonyBrahms]

"We didn't need dialog! We had faces!". Norma Desmond, Sunset Boulevard.

[@cocoaorange1]

I have seen some of her silents,they were pretty good. Her childhood home in Chicago is still around.

[@jro5804]

Jordan, I love the Gloria Swanson vlogs.. they are amazing.❤️💙❤️

[@MummyBrown]

That Swanson bio is still one of the best Old Hollywood bios that I've ever read. I highly recommend it!

[@lilsamantha1]

What is it called???

[@MummyBrown]

@@lilsamantha1 ‘Swanson on Swanson’ by Gloria Swanson. You’re gonna love it!

[@kimkramden1789]

@@MummyBrown

[@kimkramden1789]

I'm reading it right now and I LOVE it!!!

[@MummyBrown]

@@kimkramden1789 YAY! I can’t believe it’s not more loved. It’s definitely one you’ll revisit.

[@lisamartin3734]

I heard that Gloria and Joe Kennedy had an affair and he took her for a lot of money. That was all I heard so thanks for more info on Gloria and Joe's relationship.

[@anonymousgirl799]

lisa martin Joe used Gloria and blew thru her money, buying a car for someone using her account. Gloria confronted Joe, and he dumped her. She was financially ruined awhile.

[@bradmeeds1226]

You guy's keep reading books and getting wrong information

[@tootsiebabe3555]

@@marjoriemargel1567 sickening

[@rakesfunnyfarm]

Gloria is not the only one he had affair with. He was with Marlene Dietrich.

[@ald668]

I love Swanson, so this is great!

[@rafaelinaurena225]

Good one, I love the old Hollywood homes and stars. Thank you.

[@daisymaefrench4041]

Jah wants you to hold him like a baby because he believes in his heart that he is your baby. And he's right.

[@leontindle7226]

Gloria swanson one of hollywoods best

[@ceciliem1811]

Jordan, you ROCK! Who knew, that Gloria, was sleeping with Rose Kennedy's husband Joe Kennedy? And she still called him strong for ripping her off for millions! Also, I never knew that he was over RKO!! 👍🎬👍

[@ellamaeloftus3493]

Wow!!! Love this house.

[@Secondwindoregon]

I was looking at pictures on Zillow of that last house. They say the average price of it is 74 million dollars right now! What a house. 11 bedrooms! I can't believe they yelled at you like that. I want to go down there right now and film it just to piss em off. 🤪

[@darylturcott]

great vintage Hollywood stories again. love them. what kind of people live in these old mansions now? today's enterainers? or corporate executives?

[@lisamartin3734]

Thats what I always think of too. What the new people that live there do professionally. It has to be very expensive to live in this area.

[@badapple65]

There are many extremely wealthy people in America that can afford the best of properties BUT it may bore you. Many people with big money are second and third generation business owners that own a manufacturing biz making widgets and gizmos. There are a lot of ways to be wealthy in America, something we should all be happy about and never jealous as we know the American dream can be achieved by us all. Warning: Many are never happy even after achieving that lifestyle.

[@candygurl5245]

Greg Appelgren yes lots of money and not happy. Kate Spade comes to mind

[@cocoaorange1]

Ain't that the truth.

[@dollywilson3395]

I loved this vlog this morning, Jordan. It was great hearing all the stories about Joe Kennedy and Gloria Swanson. I had never read much about her, so I sure learned a lot today, thanks to you. PERSONAL touch is always your trademark...great vlog..thanks so much.

[@roseychapman8214]

Your pup is so cute, at the start of this video he was looking over your shoulder, lol so sweet.

[@MummyBrown]

One of my favorite things to do when I visit LA is to drive around Beverly Hills at night checking out the sweet pads of classic Hollywood stars and crimes. I happened on the Beverly Drive home and walked it, like you are here, and I found a weed crusher in the grass rght out in front. I still have it, I like to think that Gloria hooked a sister up there :)

[@andrewthornhill7042]

@Mummy Brown Gloria was an only child.

[@lifeofamomadventures6978]

Gloria Swanson was quite a woman, for that time. She was beautiful & daring. Beautiful home. I love the architecture. Yes, Joe Kennedy's house is beautiful too.Oh yum, those chocolates look good. Lol

[@Chutney1luv]

After hearing about how much of a charming bully Joe was, I do believe that he got his money from, his wife Rose Kennedy! Her family had the money! He is like most men, who choose a wealthy woman! RKO! Rose Kennedy Organization! (Correct me, if I am wrong!) Jordan, I never knew about their relationship, ( Glo & Joe) until you told me! Excellent Vlog! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@kathrynbellerose6216]

Fascinating women love reading about her.

[@CalTxDude]

Rose knew. She was a diabolical woman herself!

[@patrickturner8817]

Elvis presley graceland, would love to see you there, we loved elvis this is dixie from texas

[@nataliemeenakshithegreat7780]

Gloria mansion was gorgeous the second one the gates are gorgeous

[@jahmeb]

About 15 years ago my husband and I did a self-guided driving tour of Beverly Hills. The house in this video isn't the same as the one that was there then and touted as belonging to Gloria Swanson. It was a large bungalow style house and had no fence across the front. I remember being surprised at how accessible it seemed.

[@SymphonyBrahms]

They tore down Gloria Swanson's beautiful Italian style mansion and built the ugly house that is there now.

[@JayneCMansfield]

The house on Beverly Dr was orginally built by King Gillette of the razor fame...... FYI

[@SymphonyBrahms]

The current owners of the property tore down the Gillette mansion that Gloria Swanson bought. The new owners built an ugly monolith of a house and replaced Gloria Swanson's beautiful Italian villa.

[@lindachavezw...246]

Awesome interesting vlog! So much info, loved it! That precious lil Jah...he loves being babied by his Dad. That was so so sweet. 😍

[@austx290]

Great video! Gloria Swanson is one of my favorites.

[@amydopson2946]

Sidenote: doesn't great landscaping make all the difference??!! 👍

[@flashman7612]

This is the best channel on YT.

[@lemorab1]

Historian Cari Beauchamp wrote a book (I forget the exact title) detailing Joseph Kennedy's adventures in Hollywood and how he ruined Gloria Swanson financially. To this day, he remains the only outsider who has ever beat Hollywood insiders at their own game. In 1931, when the stock market crash of 1929 had left people reeling in shock, he walked out of California and back to his family in Boston with several million dollars in cash. He remains the only person who ever ran three Hollywood studios simultaneously: FBO, First National, and RKO. Another fascinating Cari Beauchamp book is "Without Lying Down: Frances Marion, Mary Pickford, and the Powerful Women of Early Hollywood." this one is also loaded with information about Joe Kennedy and how he destroyed the career of Fred Thompson, Marion's first husband, a forgotten Western movie star, in order to promote the career of Tom Mix instead. It makes fascinating reading.

[@lincolnpaul1814]

lemorab1 a crooked man really should not be admired, but with Americans it’s all about money. America’s God.

[@likearainbow7501]

Lincoln paul No one mentioned admiring Joe kennedy. God Bless the beautiful mighty America Btw am aware your ill informed comment is 3yrs old

[@jusimmons73]

You need a show on Travel Channel for sure!

[@jessicademumbrum2386]

Hi Jordan, There’s a place called Live Oak Springs, near Boulevard, CA, where movie stars would go to relax and get away in the early days. It mostly known for weddings now. I’d like to see if you can find out more of who was there. Thank you. Jessica

[@Josherpoodle]

Really interesting. Love seeing these old stars' homes. Thanks.

[@leekorbel1191]

Nice to see you are from Ohio which is my home state as well! Another great adventure! You never disappoint.

[@dianebyers5704]

When your dog jumped up into your lap, his head fell back and his little face looked like a bat 🦇. What a cutie!

[@AlanCofer]

The former Kennedy house at 801 N Rodeo was built in 1913. The oldest house on Beverly is 907 N Beverly, built in 1912. Records say Gloria lived at 904 N Crescent, but that house was razed...the 40 million dollar mess that sets there now was built in 2011.....and it sat directly across from the hotel.

[@SymphonyBrahms]

Gloria Swanson's beautiful Italian style mansion at 904 N. Crescent was torn down and replaced by the ugly house that is there now. I have a historic postcard showing the house as it was when she lived there. It was a beautiful house.

[@angeliqueandrea2006]

Thank you love! I totally loved this video and thanks for the Opera Creams info

[@Linda-pw8gx]

Jordan, I’m glad you always make time for some coffee!!! Lol

[@johndaniel9820]

Joe Kennedy also bought her a mansion in Englewood, NJ., a few minutes outside of NYC My house is 100ft away from "Gloriacrest.". It belonged to a Polish prince before Joe and Gloria.

[@nancybarnhill9235]

Jah 💕❤️

[@badapple65]

Kind of funny that for status people buy and live in famous properties but demand “No Filming Allowed” from a public street. They can go BLOW! Can’t have show off status AND privacy.

[@esthergarcia1373]

I love 💕 the way you & Jah were watching The Munsters together and how cuddly he is. Interesting Gloria Swanson vlog and I want to try out those chocolates. Nice love package from your mom. ❤️🙏🏻🐕‍🦺🌈Beautiful light reflection on the pool at the end of video. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@melodieshorey7503]

jordan you are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fhaggerty64]

I love your videos man! Great job!

[@Jakki61]

Thank you for the Vlog, very interesting.. 👍

[@rositabonita6471]

George Bell house. Pine and Gage Avenues in the City of Bell. George was the founder of Bell Air.

[@johndraper1477]

Hey Dude! Check out the world’s largest concrete groundhog! It’s on the highway between Topeka, Kansas & Denver, Colorado! You’d also enjoy the Blue Whale on Route 66 in Tulsa, Oklahoma!

[@grammiejoes6489]

Holy hedges eh! Great info on Joe Kennedy & Gloria Swanson affair. I knew of it from reading biographies on the Kennedy's, but not how it came to be. I read that he had taken Gloria on a trip by ship to Europe, with Rose and the children also onboard, presumably unaware. Who knows with Rose Kennedy though, she was a staunch Catholic, so would stay married no matter what transpired! Super interesting to see the beautiful properties involved. :)

[@tonifromtennessee2783]

i love the adventures. the info on the stars is amazing. thank you for it

[@june5306]

Omg!, I just found you....I live in LA so have been following your......where are going ☹️

[@lbjordan5082]

Joe had Gloria visit with his family, have dinner and spend the night. Rose, his wife supposedly knew they were having an affair according to close family friends. He flaunted it. Like father like sons.

[@here_we_go_again2571]

Gloria is said to have remarked once that Rose Kennedy was a better actress than her!

[@fiftyisthenewthirty984]

don't forget she also lived at Gloria Crest in New Jersey

[@MummyBrown]

And Valentino's Falcon Lair not long after his death. There's a very cool photo of a chic Swanson in one of the rooms chatting with one of her guests at a cocktail party in 'Jean Howard's Hollywood: A Photo Memoir.' Side note: if you dig old Hollywood at play, this book is a must have! Jean Howard was a photographer and wife to the famous Hollywood Agent Charles Feldman. This is her photo memior FILLED with the creme-de-la-creme of Hollywood from the 30's- 50's.

[@amydopson2946]

@@MummyBrown oh! Sounds like a good gift for the Holidays!!! 😃

[@lilsamantha1]

​@@MummyBrownjust ordered it!!

[@colleen7us]

Loved this! Thanks 😊

[@sherrygraham8650]

What a beautiful home.

[@amydopson2946]

Chocolate, the Munsters, and that hot mess Jah! Sounds like a good night in!!! 😃

[@cocoaorange1]

That dog is a character.

[@stelladollies]

Loved the Gloria Swanson vlog ... super fun adventure! LOL ... nothing wrong with loving on our four leggers like babies ... Smiles, Stella (PS--happens all the time in my world!)

[@CalTxDude]

I read that the house in which Gloria lived at 904 N. Crescent, was demolished long ago. But then you can't believe everything you read

[@hypolyxa7207]

Nice Clark Gable poster!!

[@kai223noa6]

Never knew that the Kennedy's were involved in the movie industry.

[@edglebennett6312]

They were involved in a lot of things!!!!

[@brober]

The Swanson mansion across from the BH Hotel was demolished in the early 60's. It was built by King Gillette of razor blade fame. The current mansion dates from the 80's.

[@neener0306]

I love your vlogs when you tell the history

[@rehanadaud6848]

Kudos to you Jordan. Love your video. I'm a big fan of Gloria Swanson's. I read her bio four times. The only star that I can think of that equaled her publicity was Elizabeth Taylor.

[@rosalieallen8828]

GS very bizzy lady!!! So luv lookin at old pics. I like to looj at all the details an wonder how that dae unfolded 4 thm. Aint that a buzz. Thanx 4 ur love for history Jordan. DO U KNW HW GOOD U R ?

[@jonbyers6108]

I know this is an old Vlog But I’d like you to see the catfish plantation in Waxahachie Texas

[@anunlimitedlife5050]

I don't care if I get the sunglasses I just would love it if you would do some research on the Harvey House restaurants I've heard that there is one hidden somewhere in Union Station I was wondering if maybe you could find out more and see if there's a way for us to see part of what's left behind it.

[@thecoolj45221]

The Kennedys are in the news again some people think there is a curse on that family

[@XX-gy7ue]

you're always a riot - with a cute dog !

[@kevinbayers5320]

Hey Jordan, loved the vlog. Very interesting history. Where do you get this information about Gloria Swanson? Do you do research on the internet or did you read her book?

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+Kevin Bayers a little bit of everywhere. I found passages from the book, Smithsonian documentaries, interview with Barbara Walters, etc. I generally watch and read as much as I can, and put together the best reasonable sounding story. There are always variations in every source, but if you get multiple resources you can "usually" find the truth.. or a great story

[@carlthornton3076]

Very Good!... #181 ✝ {1-8-2023}

[@sageryan5819]

It really wasn’t secret at all. They lived openly in her bungalow. All of Hollywood knew about it as did his wife. And Gloria Swanson wrote about it in her auto biography .

[@jomama5186]

You made the bed early! Happy Friday!

[@mitchg7809]

Love your They Live T-shirt

[@cathyf.2672]

I am shocked at Eunice Kennedy's harsh statement comparing the "contributions" of her mom's life, Rose to Gloria's life. It's like comparing apples to oranges. Both women have value to society. It is judgmental and arrogant to imply that one woman is better or more worthy than the other. Gloria was a talented actress who provided her fans with millions of hours of joy and entertainment in almost every country, throughout many generations. As far as the value of Rose's life, should we give her or the nanny credit for raising the famous president John F. Kennedy?

[@Jamie-tk9dg]

I loved this video. I didn't know about Gloria Swanson's very interesting life. lol Also I was wondering if you have to turn on the cc or is that done by KZbin? The reason I ask is I'm severely hearing impaired and I depend on the cc. I noticed that sometimes your videos are captioned and sometimes they're not. If you know anything about it could you let me know? I hate when I can't hear your videos. lol

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

+Jamie I'm not sure about the captioning. I never alter it in any way, but I have seen that be the case... I personally don't put them on or remove them. It's a youtube thing that randomly happens.

[@Jamie-tk9dg]

Thanks for letting me know, I appreciate it. I'll try to find out through youtube.

[@jackiemuntner5482]

Click on the square box with cc inside in the upper right hand corner of the screen and it will turn on closed captioning.

[@TheNewsAnchorYouTrust]

The security guy obviously had no clue 🧩🗝️ what house you were filming and who it belonged to ! 😅 I hate it, when people have no clue about history. That guy fulfilling all the prejudices.

[@jenniferhunter2274]

Your dog is so cute. My entionals are JAH. Same as your dog's name. I enjoy your videos. Sorry for the spelling

[@diorme7510]

you had Texas Chainsaw Murders going there at 5 min. mark..lol

[@Bandit1316]

your Mum Rocks!

[@craigmartins5542]

I think you have some of your information confused with GLORIA CREST Estate in Englewood, New Jersey

[@Myrna611]

Those Kennedy men got around! 😱

[@roseychapman8214]

You should do the ranch where Manson was at. That would be different.

[@kaymad143]

Gloria Swanson and Joe Kennedy were brazen, I am sure she was not his only affair. The Kennedy men seemed to do the same thing - having affairs, though I do not like to think that Bobby Kennedy was like that. Thank you for sharing this, I may look up those houses next time I am out west!

[@marcobottari1560]

Bravo

[@bonniebrown6960]

Love this story !! I'm probably too late for the contest , but I wish you could go to some of the houses that Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott lived in . They have lived in several houses since they've been married . I haven't been watching long enough and you may have already done this before , but if not I sure would love to finally see which towns those houses were in . I have always wanted to know . I really wasn't watching reality TV shows that much until one year I got sick and had to stay home for a little while . My daughter got me to watch Home Sweet Hollywood and I was hooked . I know they don't have the reality TV shows anymore and I miss that . Anyway... that's my suggestion . Hope I get to see that someday. Thanks Jordan for sharing this awesome vlog !! I loved it !!

[@warnerbros4349]

nice house

[@kevinjewell233]

de la Falaise was NOT Royalty, he was Nobility/Aristocrat...a relative of the YSL muse LouLou de la Falaise, as well as the model Lucy de la Falaise.

[@jro5804]

Jordan, Jah is your Fur baby💙❤️

[@jonathanharris2090]

She was twisted on what makes a good person. According to her you were not a strong person unless you have power or money that could benefit her. She never looked at the heart. All she had was looks.

[@SymphonyBrahms]

She had close friends who were not wealthy and she loved her children.

[@nancyericson4263]

Did you read Gloria's book - Swanson on Swanson?

[@paulettesatterlee5953]

That is hilarious 😆

[@kathrynbellerose6216]

It was no secret in Boston my parents knew all about it.

[@redjirachi1]

This makes the Marilyn Monroe affair kind of Freudian in nature-father and son have an affair with a popular Hollywood actress

[@Chutney1luv]

I could not understand why JF Kennedy, was messing around with Marilyn! (Allegedly) He may have been coached by his father! 🙄