Marion Davies
Biography
Marion Davies was a gifted American actress and philanthropist, building a reputation as a film comedienne before William Randolph Hearst's patronage took over her career. Despite his pressure to cast her in historical dramas, Davies is better remembered today for her association with the Hollywood elite and lavish events. She retired from screen acting in 1937 to devote herself to charity work and eventual marriage, following Hearst's death in 1951.
