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The real story behind Citizen Kane involves a media empire and a silent film star who shaped each other's world.
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In this episode
- Who William Randolph Hearst actually was beyond the Citizen Kane myth
- How Marion Davies built her own influence as a silent film star
- The true nature of their long and complicated relationship
- Why both figures still matter to American media and culture
About this episode
The infamous William Randolph Hearst was one of the world's wealthiest and most legendary publishing magnates (and the inspiration for the film Citizen Kane). He also had a longtime mistress in actress and silent film star Marion Davies who arguably was just as important and influential as he was.
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