The Official Gilded Age Podcast
S1 Ep.6: “Heads Have Rolled For Less” with Taissa Farmiga and Michael Jortner
Mar 1, 2022
Actress Taissa Farmiga and property master Michael Jortner join the hosts to discuss pre-production and character development for The Gilded Age. They talk about selecting and creating props, the challenges of filming dining scenes, and the unnerving abundance of dolls on set. The hosts also explore the figures and roles of men, women, and servants during the Gilded Age, as well as the rules and etiquette of dining at the time.
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Quick takeaways
- The podcast highlights the dangers of rapid railroad expansion during the Gilded Age, shedding light on the common occurrence of accidents and emphasizing the harsh realities of life for the majority of people.
- Beyond the glamour and fancy dinner parties, the Gilded Age was a time of everyday accidents, industrial mishaps, and difficult working conditions, revealing the challenges and struggles faced by society.
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Tragedy Strikes: Train Derailment
The episode begins with the aftermath of a train derailment, a tragedy that claimed five lives. This event sheds light on the dangers of rapid railroad expansion during the Gilded Age, where accidents were not uncommon. The characters, George and Bertha Russell, respond to the disaster by donating to the Red Cross and facing the public attention alongside the victims' families.
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