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In her memoirs, Davies claimed that she and publishing mogul William Randolph Hearst began their sexual relationship when she was a teenage chorus girl. Although they lived together for the next three decades in opulent homes across Southern California and Europe, they never married, as Hearst's wife refused to grant him a divorce.
By the time she first met William Randolph Hearst, she had already made a name for herself acting on Broadway. Between 1915 and 1917 she appeared in “Chin-Chin,” “Stop, Look and Listen,” “Ziegfeld Follies,” “Betty,” “Words and Music,” “Miss 1917,” and “Oh Boy.”
May 11, 2022 · Appearing in nearly four dozen films, both silent and “talkies,” Davies was everywhere. But many didn’t believe that she achieved her fame due to talent alone. Davies was known for being the mistress of William Randolph Hearst — businessman, politician, and most notably, newspaper publisher.
Feb 14, 2021 · Marion Davies and publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst (left) were lovers — despite him being married — from 1916 until his death in 1951.
Sep 24, 2015 · Marion Davies said she wasn’t personally bothered by Citizen Kane—she had been taught well by Hearst to ignore bad press. She said she never even saw the film, and claimed Hearst hadn’t...
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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Marion Davies was the mistress of media tycoon William Randolph Hearst. Hearst used his influence and wealth to launch a film career for Davies.
