The Empire Never Ended 49: The Silver Shirts - When 4D Jesus Told Bill to Nazi
Sep 6, 2021
Dive into the bizarre world of the Silver Shirts and their colorful leader, William Dudley Pelley, who claimed to converse with long-dead celebrities. Discover the absurdities of his anti-Semitic beliefs and the strange spiritual movements he tapped into. The discussion highlights Pelley's hucksterism, his intriguing yet twisted presidential ambitions, and the hilarious yet frightening narratives surrounding the pro-Nazi group. Laugh at the extent of his delusions while contemplating the dark intersections of ideology and extremism in American history.
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Seven Minutes in Eternity
- William Dudley Pelley, a writer, fell asleep and dreamt of a Greco-Roman bathhouse.
- He was attended by handsome men and women he'd known in past lives.
Pelley's Contradictory Background
- Pelley's self-portrayal as an impoverished worker contradicted his wealthy background.
- He was actually a toilet paper heir, flipping publishing houses and newspapers.
Pelley's Hollywood Career
- Pelley wrote the screenplay for the Lon Chaney film 'Shock'.
- The film depicts a crippled gangster's redemption and Chinatown's destruction by an earthquake.
