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The Ringe Family: Crafting Malibu's Glamour
Meanwhile, further up the coast, Frederick H. Ringe and his wife Roda May Knight played crucial roles in crafting Malibu’s identity as an affluent retreat for Hollywood stars. Before their arrival, Malibu was largely undeveloped and sparsely populated. The couple transformed it into a glamorous resort, attracting the who's who of the entertainment industry.
Frederick's foresight and investments in Malibu, coupled with Roda's influence in establishing the Malibu Movie Colony, changed the narrative of the coast. They cultivated an area that would become a bastion of luxury, art, and celebrity culture, forever altering the landscape of Southern California.