The Spanish version of "CHASING RUBI: The Truth About Porfirio Rubirosa The Last Playboy" biography, documents the romance betwen Eartha Kitt and Dominican-Playboy-Diplomat-spy, Porfirio Rubirosa.
Los Angeles, (PRWEB). - Hollywood's loss of Emmy Award winning actress, singer and dancer, Eartha Kitt, marks the end of an era: when romance was celebrated with style. "I used to get furs and diamonds from men, and they'd open doors for me, lay out the red carpet," she said in the 2006 New York Times interview included in the new Spanish version of "CHASING RUBI: The Truth About Porfirio Rubirosa The Last Playboy", due to be released in February of 2009.
CHASING RUBI: The Truth About Porfirio Rubirosa The Last Playboy", is the first english biography written and publised in 2005 about the notorious Latin Lover and suspeced spy and assassin.
Dubbed the "most exciting woman in the world" by Orson Wells, Eartha Kitt was a self proclaimed "Sex Kitten" whose sultry voice and cat-like purr made her the best of the Catwomen. In the 50s Eartha found herself under the spell of Playboy Diplomat and "International Man of Mystery" Porfirio Rubirosa.
In her autobiography, "I'm still here - Confessions of a sex kitten", she talks abut her first date with Rubirosa: "Handsome? God, was he handsome! I never had the slightest idea he would actually take me out on the town until a note came to my dressing room while in tour dancing in Paris - 'I will pick you up tomorrow night after the show for dinner at Maxim's,' signed 'Rubirosa'. The phone rang the next morning: 'I am calling on behalf of Ambassador Rubirosa,' the male voice said. 'He is confirming his request for dinner at Maxim's tonight. Will that be all right?'"
"'Oh...uh...I have nothing to wear, 'l called out. 'No matter, Mr. Rubirosa has given me instructions to take you wherever you want to go shopping for anything you want - at his expense of course.'… I felt like the heroine of a romantic novel - On our entrance into Maxim's, the violin quartet violined us to a table with orchids, Dom Perignon champagne and Beluga caviar displayed on ice. A box wrapped in blue paper tied with a blue ribbon and a silk rose attached was on the silver plate in front of where I was beckoned to sit. Rubirosa held the chair back as I placed myself very lady-like in place. Aren't you going to open your present?' asked Rubirosa. When I got the box open with all eyes staring at me, the most beautiful string of pearls appeared before me. Simple, chic luxury. My first string of real pearls. I giggled, putting my hands over my mouth to calm my joy."
Eartha Kitt knew she was dating Porfirio Rubirosa the Dominican diplomat, champion polo player and race car driver, best known for his jet setting lifestyle and legendary prowess with women. Rubirosa counted among his wives and lovers Barbara Hutton, Doris Duke, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Eva Peron, Joan Crawford, Marilyn Monroe, Veronica Lake and Patricia Kennedy, among many others. What Eartha Kitt, did not know is that she was dating a potential spy. Also known as Rubi, he first came to the FBI's attention when he was forced to sign a pre-nuptial agreement by the US State Department, prior to the ceremony to wed American million heiresses Doris Duke, due to his involvement with Latin dictator Trujillo. In his heyday, Rubirosa hung out with the likes of Frank Sinatra, John F. Kennedy and the who's who of International Society.
Authors Isabella and Marty Wall, noted Eartha Kitt in their book CHASING RUBI, describing an evening with Rubirosa: "To me this was all a dream, a Hollywood I had missed when I was in Hollywood. Rubirosa was Cary Grant, Errol Flynn, Charles Boyer, Burt Lancaster and Tyrone Power all in one, and I was out on the town with all of them."
Chasing Rubi, the movie, which will reveal interesting new facts about Rubirosa's romances, is in pre-production in Los Angeles and the Dominican Republic. http://www.ChasingRubi.com
Eartha Kitt who made famous the Christmas song "Santa Baby" passed away on Christmas Day, in New York City at the age of the 81. http://www.earthakitt.com/
Written by: yumnuk3, 2 Jan 2009 9:25 AM
From: United States
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
just like our own rubirosa here on DT
Written by: yumnuk3, 2 Jan 2009 10:04 AM
From: United States
Goulet,
Sounds like something was added to your drinks.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
you are just jealous of our Rubi....Yummy he has been poking the gatita behind your back
Written by: generoso, 2 Jan 2009 11:37 AM
From: United States, Santo Domingo, D.R.
I hope the movie does due tribute and pays long needed homage to Porfirio Rubirosa, a Dominican
icon and global legend.
In Italy they still call the giant wood pepper dispensers in restaurants "Rubirosa" in reference to
his sexual largeness.
Rubi was a controversial figure and had many detractors as well. But those who knew him intimately can attest of his human qualities as a generous larger than life person, charitable and with a big heart.
Above all even though he had a close and sometimes turbulent relationship with
his benefactor Trujillo and his son Ramfis, he was a patriotic and loyal to his country Dominican man.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
He was one of the 7 Dominicans that returned from Paris on the charter Air France 707 flight with Ramfis after the Assassination....In those days communications being what they were they had no definite idea what awaited when they arrived at San Isidro
From: Dominican Republic
You are a historian now, you sorry and despicable troll as you were correctly baptized and former shadow of a man.
Go back to Canada, Cuba or wherever else they might allow you in, your despicable comments already contributed to bringing out of the closet hard and long forgotten sad but true facts that helped
stain the reputation of two innocent bystanders with your foul mouth and slander.
May God forgive you, we shall pray for your lost and sorry soul.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
I hear the the Twilight Zone theme " dododododododdodo "
From: United States, New York City
"...whose sultry voice and cat-like purr made her the best of the Catwomen."
Nonsense...Julie Newmar was the best of the Catwomen, in looks and style.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
ciby she was the Catwoman when Batmann was still on paper let alone a goofy TV show in the 60s
Written by: yumnuk3, 2 Jan 2009 1:41 PM
From: United States
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
sorry yummy I had to be the one to tell you about our DT Rubi boinking the pussycat behind your back ....but she was all over him like a cheap suit...they had to hose them down to separate them ...It was not a pretty picture ...
From: United States, New York City
"ciby she was the Catwoman when Batmann was still on paper let alone a goofy TV show in the 60s"
Huh?
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
yes she played the part on TV but her growl made her always known as the catwoman from the early 50s even...It was her trademark...here is her obit from the times ....check out the video of her at the Carlyle .... See you there next time I am in New York ...You used to be able to beat the cover charge by going to Bemelmans Bar next door...
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/27....4&sq=eartha%20kitt&st=cseWritten by: yumnuk3, 2 Jan 2009 1:57 PM
From: United States
Goulet,
You Are The Straw That Stirs The Drink.
From: United States, New York City
"yes she played the part on TV but her growl made her always known as the catwoman from the early 50s even...It was her trademark"
I understand but to me Julie Newmar was just the better Catwoman. Any red blooded man wouldn't have even noticed Kitt had she been standing by Newmar when they were both in their prime.
Written by: yumnuk3, 2 Jan 2009 2:04 PM
From: United States
Rubi: Your place or mine?
gatita: Both. You go to yours, and I'll go to mine.LOL.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
ciby you are so transparent ...read her obit she was a legend Newmar is a footnote.... ciby you are just into that cheap physical stuff
From: United States, New York City
" ciby you are just into that cheap physical stuff"
You got that right.LOL. C'mon goulet, Newmar was a class act herself.
Written by: anthonyC, 2 Jan 2009 9:04 PM
From: United States
Written by: yumnuk3, 2 Jan 2009 9:25 AM
From: United States, New York City
The Real James Bond ... James Bond's combination of cool intelligence, lethal aggression and sexual powers.
James Bond was a wussy.
Written by: Trujillo, 2 Jan 2009 10:24 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Some say that Rubirosa inspired the creation of James Bond. In other words, James Bond is the british Porfirio Rubirosa.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
those who say that dont know any better ...Ian Fleming did not have Rubi in mind when he wrote those stories
Written by: Ponchero, 3 Jan 2009 1:07 AM
From: China, Shenzhen
Culonial is a Jerk,
Rubi is the man!!
Cool info Yumnuk
Written by: yumnuk3, 3 Jan 2009 10:18 AM
From: United States
Written by: anthonyC, 3 Jan 2009 10:24 AM
From: United States
Eartha Kitt was fugly and couldn't sing.
Written by: yumnuk3, 3 Jan 2009 10:24 AM
From: United States
Orson Welles called Eartha 'the most exciting woman in the world', and you can see why. A fabulous live performer, and a truly captivating actress.
Written by: yumnuk3, 3 Jan 2009 10:30 AM
From: United States
AnthonyC,
Para el gusto se hicieron los colores.
Written by: generoso, 3 Jan 2009 1:05 PM
From: United States, Santo Domingo, D.R.
Those who knew Porfirio Rubirosa in person can attest of his larger than life social skills and grace,
polished by his previous background as son of the DR ambassador to Paris, living and going to school in Paris and being proficient in the language of "amour" and then as a military man in the presidential guard who rose under Trujillo.
Rubi was more than a diplomat and playboy, he was a great negotiator and snake charmer. When Trujillo called him very upset to the palace after his first wife Flor de Oro Trujillo complained to daddy Trujillo that he beat her up badly, he responded in a defiant manner to "El Jefe" saying:
"I beat her up jefe because she disrespected me and deserved it" which won the admiration of Trujillo and he was not punished for his trespass.
Rubi had education and lots of class, and was a big macho man. His generosity was legendary. A story was he was dead broke in a Paris cafe sipping water and a coffee for hours waiting for a rich "prey" he gave his last $10
Written by: generoso, 3 Jan 2009 1:06 PM
From: United States, Santo Domingo, D.R.
dollars to a french waiter as a tip, who later introduced him to a wealthy socialite.
It is documented his hunger for money extracting large sums from Jewish refugees in Europe wanting to travel and exit Nazi persecution, and acting as a double agent for dictator Trujillo who he was always loyal to.
When Trujillo was assassinated he was on the plane that was charted by his son Ramfis that landed in San Isidro air force base not knowing what kind of welcome they would receive, if with flowers or bullets. So the guy had a lot of "cojones" as well.
In his later life he was involved in failed treasure finding explorations in Samana and the Banco de Plata that almost bankrupted him.
At the end it is said that he was living a family life and bored existence and was almost out of money when under the influence of liquor he rammed his Ferrari into a tree and the legend vanished forever.
From: Dominican Republic
Mr generoso
Very enjoyable and historically correct narration. You should be a writer.
Written by: generoso, 4 Jan 2009 8:38 AM
From: United States, Santo Domingo, D.R.
Inquisidor
I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks. I am a part time writer and full time survivor of the species. LOL.
Like Marlon Brando said to his brother in "On the waterfront" ...I coulda been somebody!
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
Written by: gouletcolonial, 2 Jan 2009 11:44 AM
From: Canada, Toronto ,Scarberia,Kennedy and Ellesmere
He was one of the 7 Dominicans that returned from Paris on the charter Air France 707 flight with Ramfis after the Assassination....In those days communications being what they were they had no definite idea what awaited when they arrived at San Isidro
Written by: Inquisidor, 2 Jan 2009 12:06 PM
You are a historian now, you sorry and despicable troll as you were correctly baptized and former shadow of a man.
Go back to Canada, Cuba or wherever else they might allow you in, your despicable comments already contributed to bringing out of the closet hard and long forgotten sad but true facts that helped
stain the reputation of two innocent bystanders with your foul mouth and slander.
May God forgive you, we shall pray for your lost and sorry soul.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
quisling apparently blames me for his outburst concerning the people he smeared ...look what you made me do he says.....His Post....." You are a historian now, you sorry and despicable troll as you were correctly baptized and former shadow of a man.
Go back to Canada, Cuba or wherever else they might allow you in, your despicable comments already contributed to bringing out of the closet hard and long forgotten sad but true facts that helped
stain the reputation of two innocent bystanders with your foul mouth and slander.
May God forgive you, we shall pray for your lost and sorry soul.".......end of Post ..Sorry I brought you out of the closet quisling and thank you for your prayers....PS say hello to cardinal Nicky for me
From: Dominican Republic
You are a glutton for punishment Mr. always looking for recognition. You delight in causing chaos, don't you, you old sado-masochist! And who else are you going to smear today? You are not Goulet-Cabrón but Goulet Chaos is more of a correct term.
I have a free cheap cigar for you by the way, you can smoke it while you sip on the cheap wine you are used to drinking with your other colonial section wife beating drunk buddies. It has a nice firecracker inside ready to burst while you are puffing halfway through it. Send me your exact address in that flophouse in the zona colonial you live in near the mesón de Bari.
Now that you have had some public flogging, you feel better now? You sick love hungry puppy.
Go piss on some other post, exactly what is your contribution other than trying to cause havoc?
You have something new and enlightening to say about Rubirosa? or you just want to be the usual pest you always are, demanding constant attention at any cost to feed your huge ego?
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
pendejo I said with brevity what you complimented you buddy for or did you forget ....sorry I made you do it ....or is that to long forgotten ...what a jerk
Written by: generoso, 4 Jan 2009 12:12 PM
From: United States, Santo Domingo, D.R.
Inquisior
Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."
I am no great admirer of GC but he does sometimes has good information to share even though his social qualities are lacking, and he does like to rumble.
The info about Rubi and the air France charter was well researched.
Just end this senseless arguments please, you both have lots to share.
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
Thank you genoroso for your logical thoughts ....
Written by: generoso, 4 Jan 2009 12:25 PM
From: United States, Santo Domingo, D.R.
GC
You are welcome, let's all bury the hatchet and move on in 2009.
From: Dominican Republic
Mr. generoso
Jesus forgave the good thief after he repented. This "person" has not repented, furthermore he
is not a thief, he specializes in character assassination.
Unless I read apologies I pass, there should be no peace for those wicked enough to have earned through their irresponsible actions a one way ticket to hell.
Written by: generoso, 5 Jan 2009 11:55 AM
From: United States, Santo Domingo, D.R.
Inquisidor
Let's no be like the real inquisior Torquemada at the time of the Spanish inquisition and be a little more forgiving to our fellow brothers that sometimes speak in a way that offends.
I am sure the comment that got you all wounded up by GC was not meant the way that you interpreted it.
Anyway we all make mistakes, just let it go and let's move on. Your contribution is important, I
really learned a lot and enjoyed the coffee, cigar and rum debate.
You are both world class experts.
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Porfirio Rubirosa Tribute
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWrKgOwP5TM
Sounds like something was added to your drinks.
icon and global legend.
In Italy they still call the giant wood pepper dispensers in restaurants "Rubirosa" in reference to
his sexual largeness.
Rubi was a controversial figure and had many detractors as well. But those who knew him intimately can attest of his human qualities as a generous larger than life person, charitable and with a big heart.
Above all even though he had a close and sometimes turbulent relationship with
his benefactor Trujillo and his son Ramfis, he was a patriotic and loyal to his country Dominican man.
Go back to Canada, Cuba or wherever else they might allow you in, your despicable comments already contributed to bringing out of the closet hard and long forgotten sad but true facts that helped
stain the reputation of two innocent bystanders with your foul mouth and slander.
May God forgive you, we shall pray for your lost and sorry soul.
Nonsense...Julie Newmar was the best of the Catwomen, in looks and style.
Rubi to the Rescue: The 'Last Playboy' as the Second Schindler
http://www.humanevents.com/righta....index.php?p=13645&gd=02272006
'Rubi to the Rescue (Part Two)': Did the 'Last Playboy' Fire First
http://www.humanevents.com/righta....cue_part_two_did_the_last&c=1
Huh?
You Are The Straw That Stirs The Drink.
I understand but to me Julie Newmar was just the better Catwoman. Any red blooded man wouldn't have even noticed Kitt had she been standing by Newmar when they were both in their prime.
gatita: Both. You go to yours, and I'll go to mine.LOL.
You got that right.LOL. C'mon goulet, Newmar was a class act herself.
From: United States, New York City
The Real James Bond ... James Bond's combination of cool intelligence, lethal aggression and sexual powers.
James Bond was a wussy.
Rubi is the man!!
Cool info Yumnuk
She's Catwoman!.....One of the greatest performers ever! Your legacy will always be remembered and respected Eartha RIP.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5WVkl_f7_E
Para el gusto se hicieron los colores.
polished by his previous background as son of the DR ambassador to Paris, living and going to school in Paris and being proficient in the language of "amour" and then as a military man in the presidential guard who rose under Trujillo.
Rubi was more than a diplomat and playboy, he was a great negotiator and snake charmer. When Trujillo called him very upset to the palace after his first wife Flor de Oro Trujillo complained to daddy Trujillo that he beat her up badly, he responded in a defiant manner to "El Jefe" saying:
"I beat her up jefe because she disrespected me and deserved it" which won the admiration of Trujillo and he was not punished for his trespass.
Rubi had education and lots of class, and was a big macho man. His generosity was legendary. A story was he was dead broke in a Paris cafe sipping water and a coffee for hours waiting for a rich "prey" he gave his last $10
It is documented his hunger for money extracting large sums from Jewish refugees in Europe wanting to travel and exit Nazi persecution, and acting as a double agent for dictator Trujillo who he was always loyal to.
When Trujillo was assassinated he was on the plane that was charted by his son Ramfis that landed in San Isidro air force base not knowing what kind of welcome they would receive, if with flowers or bullets. So the guy had a lot of "cojones" as well.
In his later life he was involved in failed treasure finding explorations in Samana and the Banco de Plata that almost bankrupted him.
At the end it is said that he was living a family life and bored existence and was almost out of money when under the influence of liquor he rammed his Ferrari into a tree and the legend vanished forever.
Very enjoyable and historically correct narration. You should be a writer.
I am glad you enjoyed it. Thanks. I am a part time writer and full time survivor of the species. LOL.
Like Marlon Brando said to his brother in "On the waterfront" ...I coulda been somebody!
From: Canada, Toronto ,Scarberia,Kennedy and Ellesmere
He was one of the 7 Dominicans that returned from Paris on the charter Air France 707 flight with Ramfis after the Assassination....In those days communications being what they were they had no definite idea what awaited when they arrived at San Isidro
Written by: Inquisidor, 2 Jan 2009 12:06 PM
You are a historian now, you sorry and despicable troll as you were correctly baptized and former shadow of a man.
Go back to Canada, Cuba or wherever else they might allow you in, your despicable comments already contributed to bringing out of the closet hard and long forgotten sad but true facts that helped
stain the reputation of two innocent bystanders with your foul mouth and slander.
May God forgive you, we shall pray for your lost and sorry soul.
Go back to Canada, Cuba or wherever else they might allow you in, your despicable comments already contributed to bringing out of the closet hard and long forgotten sad but true facts that helped
stain the reputation of two innocent bystanders with your foul mouth and slander.
May God forgive you, we shall pray for your lost and sorry soul.".......end of Post ..Sorry I brought you out of the closet quisling and thank you for your prayers....PS say hello to cardinal Nicky for me
I have a free cheap cigar for you by the way, you can smoke it while you sip on the cheap wine you are used to drinking with your other colonial section wife beating drunk buddies. It has a nice firecracker inside ready to burst while you are puffing halfway through it. Send me your exact address in that flophouse in the zona colonial you live in near the mesón de Bari.
Now that you have had some public flogging, you feel better now? You sick love hungry puppy.
Go piss on some other post, exactly what is your contribution other than trying to cause havoc?
You have something new and enlightening to say about Rubirosa? or you just want to be the usual pest you always are, demanding constant attention at any cost to feed your huge ego?
Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."
I am no great admirer of GC but he does sometimes has good information to share even though his social qualities are lacking, and he does like to rumble.
The info about Rubi and the air France charter was well researched.
Just end this senseless arguments please, you both have lots to share.
You are welcome, let's all bury the hatchet and move on in 2009.
Jesus forgave the good thief after he repented. This "person" has not repented, furthermore he
is not a thief, he specializes in character assassination.
Unless I read apologies I pass, there should be no peace for those wicked enough to have earned through their irresponsible actions a one way ticket to hell.
Let's no be like the real inquisior Torquemada at the time of the Spanish inquisition and be a little more forgiving to our fellow brothers that sometimes speak in a way that offends.
I am sure the comment that got you all wounded up by GC was not meant the way that you interpreted it.
Anyway we all make mistakes, just let it go and let's move on. Your contribution is important, I
really learned a lot and enjoyed the coffee, cigar and rum debate.
You are both world class experts.