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Davies, Marion (1897–1961)American film star of the 1920s and 1930s whose relationship with newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst eclipsed her career. Born Marion Cecilia Douras on January 3, 1897, in Brooklyn, New York; died on September 22, 1961; youngest of four daughters and one son of Bernard (a lawyer and politician) and Rose (Reilly) Douras Source for information on Davies, Marion ...
Jan 18, 2023 · The real Marion Davies: Film star emerges from William Randolph Hearst’s shadow in new book A new biography argues that the vivacious film star was the ‘captain of her soul’ and a pioneer in ...
Annenberg Community Beach House. The Annenberg Community Beach House at Santa Monica State Beach is a public beach facility, open to all. The Beach House is on the location of a now-demolished 110-room mansion that was built for Marion Davies by William Randolph Hearst. The mansion's original pool was rehabilitated by the Annenberg Foundation ...
The Beverly Estate is a property built in 1926 [1] [2] at 1011 North Beverly Drive in Beverly Hills, California. [3] The estate was designed by architect Gordon Kaufmann [4] and was the residence of actress Marion Davies and her partner William Randolph Hearst. [5] Several films have been shot on location there, including The Godfather and The ...
Reviews "Actor Marion Davies (1897–1961) may have lived ‘a life shrouded in mystery, rumor, and half-truths,’ but she was witty, talented, and loyal, according to this sparkling debut from film historian Gabrielle. . . . a breezy, colorful saga of Old Hollywood, full of showbiz picaresque, glamorous parties at Hearst’s San Simeon castle, and a touching romance between two flawed ...
Sep 26, 2022 · Marion Davies on Her Own Terms. A new biography of the famous actress reveals her to be far more than the mistress of William Randolph Hearst. By Will Hearst Published: Sep 26, 2022. t isn’t every day you are asked to review the biography of your grandfather’s mistress. Time tends to soften the intensity of family wounds.
Patricia Douras Van Cleve (June 8, 1919 [2] – October 3, 1993), known as Patricia Lake, was an American actress and radio comedian. Presented as the niece of actress Marion Davies, she was long suspected of being her natural daughter, fathered by publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst. Lake acknowledged this relationship shortly before ...
