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The Hearst and Davies Affair

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Middle-aged publishing mogul William Randolph Hearst (Robert Mitchum) begins an affair with teen showgirl Marion Davies (Virginia Madsen), a relationship that inspires endless gossip because of their age difference and Hearst's marital status. Hearst asks his wife, Millicent (Caroline Yeager), for a divorce, but when she refuses, he carries on with the affair for many years. Eventually, Hearst starts a movie production company, which develops several films starring Davies.

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Audience Member The Hearst Castle has only been used once for a movie set. They used the outdoor Neptune pool for a scene in Spartacus. This movie does show exteriors of the Hearst Castle but any interiors must have been filmed somewhere else. Either England or Canada. Did I say Virginia Madsen was young? Well Robert Mitchum is old! But somehow they are both convincing as lovers. Shows what good acting is all about. The supporting cast could have used a little more star power. Who was that guy playing Charlie Chaplin? Marian Davies had a terrific career in movies both before & after the introduction of sound & I don't think that comes across. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Middle-aged publishing mogul William Randolph Hearst (Robert Mitchum) begins an affair with teen showgirl Marion Davies (Virginia Madsen), a relationship that inspires endless gossip because of their age difference and Hearst's marital status. Hearst asks his wife, Millicent (Caroline Yeager), for a divorce, but when she refuses, he carries on with the affair for many years. Eventually, Hearst starts a movie production company, which develops several films starring Davies.
Director
David Lowell Rich
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 37m