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Hollywood Showgirl to Egyptian King's Lover to European Princess – The Wild Life of Patricia Wilder

In this episode of pplpod, we explore the extraordinary journey of Patricia Wilder, a classic American film actress who charmed both 1930s Hollywood and international royalty. Born in Macon, Georgia, as one of 13 children, Patricia navigated her way to the silver screen via New York City, launching her career as a showgirl for comedy legend Bob Hope at the Palace Theater. We discuss her fascinating acting trajectory, including her 1936 film debut alongside James Stewart in Speed, and her appearances in beloved films like Shirley Temple's Little Miss Broadway and Bob Hope's Thanks for the Memory. Listeners will discover the origin of her famous moniker, "Honeychile Wilder," a nickname she earned because of her endearing habit of calling everyone by that exact term. Beyond her film credits, the episode dives deep into her highly publicized and glamorous love life. We explore her 1941 marriage to an Argentine millionaire, as well as her fascinating 1940s romance with King Farouk of Egypt, whom she famously claimed had the greatest sense of humor of all her lovers. Finally, we unpack how this southern Hollywood starlet officially became a royal in 1951 when she married Prince Alexander zu Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Schillingsfürst, cementing her legacy as Princess Patricia Hohenlohe until her death in 1995. Tune in as we unpack the glitz, glamour, and aristocratic romances of one of Hollywood's most unique leading ladies!