Marion Davies Paper Picture

Marion Davies, a prominent American actress and philanthropist of the silent and early sound film eras.
Davies was known for her comedic talents and successfully transitioned from silent films to talkies despite having a stutter, which she even incorporated into some of her performances.
Her career was significantly influenced by her long-term relationship with newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, who heavily promoted her films and founded Cosmopolitan Pictures to produce her features.
She was a major box office star in the 1920s, known for films like "When Knighthood Was In Flower" (1922) and "Little Old New York" (1923).
Beyond her acting career, Davies was also a noted hostess during the Jazz Age and a dedicated philanthropist, particularly advocating for children.