Marion Davies, who lived as William Randolph Hearst's mistress for decades, had a successful film career and even bailed Hearst out of financial trouble. CITIZEN HEARST premieres across two nights beginning Mon Sep 27 at 9/8c → pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/citizen-hearst | American Experience | PBS

"William Randolph Hearst and actress Marion Davies are photographed attending a lavish costume party at Hearst Castle in San Simeon, circa 1933." | History Through Time

Marion Davies (1897–1961) lived a life of extreme luxury as the mistress and lifelong partner of publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst from roughly 1918 until his death in 1951. Hearst used his immense fortune to promote her film career,, making her one of the highest-paid actresses of her time. They reigned together at the opulent Hearst Castle (San Simeon) and their lavish Santa Monica beach house, hosting Hollywood’s elite. #mariondavies #hearstcastle #hearst #charliechaplin #oldhollywood