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Marion Davies (born Marion Cecilia Douras; January 3, 1897 – September 22, 1961) was an American actress, producer, screenwriter, and philanthropist.
Actress: Little Old New York. Marion Davies was one of the great comedic actresses of the silent era and into the 1930s. Marion Cecelia Douras was born in the borough of Brooklyn, New York on January 3, 1897, the daughter of Rose (Reilly) and Bernard J. Douras, a lawyer and judge.
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Marion Davies was one of the great comedic actresses of the silent era and into the 1930s. Marion Cecelia Douras was born in the borough of Brooklyn, New York on January 3, 1897, the daughter of Rose (Reilly) and Bernard J. Douras, a lawyer and judge.
- January 3, 1897
- September 22, 1961
May 29, 2024 · Marion Davies (born January 3, 1897, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.—died September 22, 1961, Los Angeles, California) was an American actor who was more renowned for her 34-year relationship with publishing giant William Randolph Hearst than for her performance career.
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Feb 14, 2021 · Inside the scandal-fueled life of actress Marion Davies, who bedded Charlie Chaplin and 'bore a love child' with William Randolph Hearst.
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May 11, 2022 · One of the silent era's most popular Hollywood actresses, Marion Davies was turned into a punchline when many assumed a talentless social climber in "Citizen Kane" was based on her. The actress went from a convent to Hollywood to infamy.
After leaving school she became a model for the famous painters of the day. She assumed the stage name of Marion Davies and quickly established herself as a talented actress. By the time she first met William Randolph Hearst, she had already made a name for herself acting on Broadway.