Marion Davies was one of the rare silent movie stars to actually make a successful transition into the talkies. A talented comedienne, she was once credited as a major influence on the legendary Lucille Ball. Unfortunately, Marion's real-life story has often overshadowed her acting career in the public consciousness. For better or worse, she is best known today as the long-time paramour of newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst and as the hostess of Hearst Castle's famous p